Motorhomes and caravans are being stolen in York and North Yorkshire, according to the region's police force.

North Yorkshire Police said it has had a number of reports of stolen or attempted thefts of motorhomes and caravans across the county in recent weeks.

A spokesperson for the force has said it is investigating the incidents but is asking all owners to take extra safety precautions.

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The force has given the following advice to owners:

  • Install CCTV in the place you park your motorhome, and consider fitting cameras inside the vehicle
  • Lock access to your garden, driveway or garage - and invest in a removable driveway/parking post too
  • Security devices: fit a good alarm/immobiliser, and in particular a tracking device
  • Use steering wheel and pedal locks
  • And most importantly of all, keep all keys locked away safely in your home, well away from doors and windows
  • Get your vehicle - and any expensive property inside - security marked. Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team can help you with this. Just call us on 101
  • Take out any removable items from inside, particularly if they may be seen through windows
  • Take some good quality photos of your vehicle and keep them safe. We could use these to identify your vehicle if it were to be stolen and recovered
  • Report any suspicious activity around your vehicle to the police, so we can take action straight away