POLICE have issued warnings to residents after vehicles have been damaged and also targeted by thieves in the area.

Thames Valley Police said an offender caused damage to a Hyundai Tucson by smashing the front passenger window in Battalion Way, Thatcham.

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It happened before 5pm on September 27 (reference 43200304018).

In Newbury, an offender damaged a Ford Focus by syphoning fuel from it in Gaywood Drive.

The force said it happened between 8.30pm and 9.30pm on September 26 (43200303430).

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In the same road, a blue Yamaha motorcycle was stolen from a rear garden between September 17 and September 26 (reference 43200303136).

A catalytic converter has been stolen from a vehicle in Essex Street, Newbury.

Police said it happened between 8pm and 3pm on September 24 to September 25 (reference 43200302303).

If you have any information, contact the Police Enquiry Centre on 101 quoting the relevant reference number.