Distintinctive sunglasses stolen in car crime spate as Northumbria Police makes arrest
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Now officers are trying to trace the owners of two distinctive pairs of sunglasses recovered during the course of investigation.
Since the beginning of March, police have received more than a dozen reports of vehicle interference in Hebburn, many of which have involved valuables being stolen from parked cars.
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Hide AdThe Hebburn neighbourhood policing team launched an investigation, as a result of which a 42-year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of vehicle interference.
He is currently in police custody and assisting with inquiries.
Detectives have now released images of two pairs of sunglasses that believe have been stolen from vehicles in Hebburn – and found by officers inside an address in Felling.
Sergeant Phil Smailes, of Northumbria Police, said: “It is our understanding these sunglasses belong to residents living in the Hebburn area who may have recently had their vehicles broken into.
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Hide Ad“I am now asking anybody who believes they may belong to them – and who has recently been a victim of crime – to come forward and get in touch with us.
“Quite often with incidents of this nature, opportunistic criminals go street-to-street trying car doors looking for any vehicle that has been left unlocked. If it is locked, they will move on to the next street.
“We would therefore ask residents to make sure their cars remain locked, and that any valuable items are placed out of sight in the glove box or boot. By working together, we can reduce the risk of thieves benefiting for purely selfish gains.
“Our officers are out patrolling the streets every single day targeting thieves who look to wreak misery on others. If you’ve been a victim of crime, or see anybody acting suspiciously in your area, please get in touch and report it.”
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Hide AdAnyone who sees a crime happening is encouraged to ring 101, or in an emergency, phone 999.
For non-urgent inquiries, please use the Tell Us Something page of the Northumbria Police website.