RESIDENTS have been warned after a spate of thefts from motor vehicles in and around a Hampshire village.

The recent increase in incidents has been taking place around Otterbourne and in Eastleigh

Police put the warning out to residents on Facebook after they were informed of the increase in thefts on social media.

People who have been victims to a crime or have relevant CCTV footage are being advised to visit the Hampshire Constabulary website and complete an online report or call 101 to report a crime or suspicious incident.

Using this, officers can piece together all the reports and identify any positive lines of enquiry.