THE windows of two cars were smashed and items stolen from inside in the early hours of Friday morning.  

The cars, which were parked in Highland Drive, Oakley, were broken into by thieves who stole wallets and other valuable items left inside the vehicles.

Police reported that a white transit van with no markings was seen in the area between 3.20am and 5.10am on August 19, with the occupants rumoured to be acting suspiciously.

Officers are urging vehicle owners to make sure no valuables are on display and that their cars are properly secured.

Anyone with any information or who may have seen the incident should contact Basingstoke CID on 101.