A warning has been issued after several cars were broken into near Norwich.

Between February 5 and February 17, 10 reports of thefts from cars were reported in the Costessey area.

A variety of items such as money, clothing and electrical items were stolen. 

Police are continuing to investigate the incidents and are advising the public to follow three rules.

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The first is to keep vehicles locked, even for short stops including filling up at a petrol station.

Officers are also advising people to remove roof racks, tailgate racks and roof boxes as well as personal items such as mobile phones and sunglasses.

People are also being urged to park near a wall to limit the number of access points and to install lighting and a doorbell camera at their homes.

If a car is broken into, people are advised to report it to Norfolk Constabulary via 101.