Burglars steal Mini convertible (From Witney Gazette)

Burglars steal Mini convertible

4:19pm Thursday 31st July 2008 in Witney

A red Mini convertible was stolen from outside a house in Vanner Road, Witney.

The offenders got into the property at about 4am on Thursday, July 24, through an insecure door and stole the keys from the hallway.

Det Con Kerry Boyle, of Witney's Priority Crime Team, said: "This may not have happened if the occupant had locked the door before they went to bed.

"I advise people to ensure all doors are locked to their homes at night and to remove the keys from the door. Keep all downstairs windows shut and locked and only keep windows open upstairs if there is no easy access to them via garage roofs and flat roofs.

"The best place to keep car keys and valuables such as purses and laptops when you are asleep at night is upstairs.

"Cars should always be locked when you park them, and locked in the garage if possible. All valuables, such as sat nav systems, should be removed and nothing left on show to attract thieves. Leaving your car unlocked will almost certainly invalidate your insurance."