Vehicles parked in Ipswich were targeted during a spate of early morning thefts, police have said.

The incidents all took place in the town on Sunday, November 17. 

At some time between 5am and 10am, an unknown person smashed the passenger side window of a vehicle parked in Ainslie Road and stole a cash box and its contents.

In another incident, which was reported to have happened between 5.30am and 7am, entry was gained to an unlocked car in Waveney Road - although nothing was stolen. 

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A second car parked in Waveney Road was targeted at about 6.45am when an unknown man smashed the driver's side window to gain entry and remove money. 

Anyone with information or anyone who witnessed the thefts from vehicles should contact Suffolk police, quoting crime reference number 37/65459/24 for Ainslie Road, and 37/65582/24 and 37/65784/24 for the incidents in Waveney Road.

Suffolk police has also issued a warning to residents to make sure vehicles are secured and valuables have been removed before leaving a vehicle unattended.