People living in Buckinghamshire have been urged to be vigilant after two cars were stolen in Beaconsfield.

Local police said thieves were able to unlock two cars after having stolen the keys by using a device to hook them through a letter box.

A 2008 silver Mercedes and 2006 silver Ford Focus were stolen last week, car insurance customers may be interested to know.

PC Alex Gillett, who is investigating the theft, appealed to anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

"I also want to remind people of the importance or storing all keys out of sight of any doors or windows and keep them in a hidden in a safe and secure place to help prevent any further similar offences," PC Gillett said.

People should be "extra vigilant" and wary of such crimes, he added.

In related news, the Bucks Herald reports that three burglaries occurred on one estate in Aylesbury on Monday.

Thieves took a number of items, including televisions and computers.

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