EIGHT Southampton streets have been targeted by thieves this bank holiday weekend.

Hampshire Constabulary have received nine reports of theft from motor vehicles between 7pm on Friday, August 27 and 9am yesterday morning, Tuesday, August 31.

The streets targeted were Claudeen Close, Midanbury Lane, Priory Road, North Road, Broadlands Road, Cheriton Avenue, Northfield Road, and Honeysuckle Road.

In many cases items such as wallets, bank cards and ID documents were stolen. Tools were also stolen from one van.

A catalytic converter was stolen from a Honda Jazz parked in Cheriton Avenue sometime between 1.45pm and 3.50pm on Monday, August 30.

A number plate was stolen from a vehicle in Northfield Road sometime between 5pm on Monday, 30 August and 9am Tuesday, 31 August.

A second number plate was stolen from a vehicle in Honeysuckle Road sometime between 7.30pm on Monday, 30 August and 3.05am on Tuesday 31 August.

Some of the vehicles involved had been left unlocked.

A spokesperson from the Force said: "We are encouraging anyone who has been affected to report it to us so we can build up a bigger picture of the areas being targeted and when.

"In addition, if you witnessed anyone acting suspiciously in these areas between these dates, or have CCTV covering these areas that may have captured something, please contact us on 101 or online at https://www.hampshire.police.uk/ quoting 44210345037.

"We would like to take this opportunity to remind motorists to make sure you remove valuables from your vehicle and lock it.

"Make sure to physically check that doors and window are locked, especially if you have used the remote to lock the vehicle, then look inside again to make sure you’ve not left anything."