THIEVES tried to steal a car parked in Andover driveway during the early hours of this morning.

The attempted theft happened shortly before 2am on Thursday in St Birstan Gardens, Saxon Fields.

Police say that two people were seen near a car parked in the driveway. The victim knocked on a window and the two men ran away, in the direction of Anton Lakes.

Officers are investigating the incident and seeing there are any links to any other similar incidents in the area.

Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting the crime references number 44200170021.

Police have since issued advice to help residents protect their vehicles. That advice includes:

  • Keep your car fob/key in a signal blocking pouch and store it as far away from the front door as possible at night, to prevent it being scanned by thieves
  • Always lock your vehicle
  • Double check your electric locking – manually check that the doors are locked before walking away
  • Consider the use of CCTV, security lighting and a house alarm
  • Consider using a Thatcham-approved car alarm system, with tracking, immobilisation, anti-grab and movement sensors

For more advice, go to www.hampshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/theft-of-a-vehicle/vehicle-attracting-thieves/