THIEVES have targeted more than 20 cars, vans and motorbikes during a two-month spate of crimes in Banbury.

The thefts from vehicles across the town - particularly Ruscote, Hardwick and Neithrop areas - have sparked a police appeal to catch the thieves.

Thames Valley Police said 20 vehicles had been targeted between Saturday, January 2 and Monday, February 29.

Tools were stolen from inside 10 vans, six cars had taxi plates or number plates stolen, a motorcycle had its tank drained of fuel and two other cars had items stolen, including a sat nav from the glove compartment.

Police Constable Ali Robinson said: "We are really keen to bring the people responsible for these crimes to justice, therefore if anyone has any information please call police."

The force is reminding neighbours to remove valuables from their vehicles overnight, security mark tools with company names and post codes, secure vehicles when parking and park in well lit areas.

PC Robinson said: "Remember to do what you can in order to prevent thefts from your own vehicles, "Remember to lock your vehicles and do not leave anything on display."