Police warn public of festive thieves

'Don't leave gifts in vehicles unattended'

Police have issued a reminder to the public not to leave Christmas gifts in vehicles. as they may be targeted by thieves.

Officers from the Southern Neighbourhood policing team have taken to social media give the warning, after receiving reports of suspicious activity near cars in both Port Erin and Port St Mary.

Although nothing was taken, police say vehicles should always be locked while unattended, and that 'if you don't look after your valuables, somebody else will'.