POLICE are investigating a spate of thefts from vehicles in West End.

Officers say two thefts and a burglary took place on the night of June 11 and 12.

The first saw thieves use force to gain entry into a vehicle in Hickory Gardens and take tools, designer clothing and an iPod from a car on the driveway.

A garage door in Larch Close was left unlock and thieves then gained entry and searched an unlocked car before taking a DAWES black mountain bike.

And an iPod nanon and a garage fob was taken from an unlocked car at a home in Elizabeth Close, allowing thieves to gain entry to a garage and steal a small collapsible bicycle.

Officers are investigating the thefts and have urged anyone with information to get in touch on 101.

They have also advised residents to remove valuables from their cars and make sure vehicles are locked.