Do you know beauty spot thief? (From Wiltshire Times)

Do you know beauty spot thief?

5:19pm Monday 5th November 2007 in News By Wiltshire Times Reporter

POLICE today released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the theft of a handbag near a local beauty spot outside Warminster.

On Tuesday September 18 at about 4.30pm, a green Nissan car was broken into and the handbag stolen from it.

The vehicle was parked in a car park near Cley Hill on the edge of the Longleat Estate, an area popular with dog-walkers and ramblers.

Anyone who recognises the man, or who has any information regarding his whereabouts can contact Wiltshire Police on 0845 4087000 and ask for Dc Zack Newton or Pc Simon Childe.

Police also reminded people to take care when parking their cars at scenic areas in the county by following a few simple guidelines:

• Leave valuables at home if at all possible.

• Anything which is needed on the journey should be taken with you when you get out of your car and not left in a boot or glove compartment. Thieves may be watching motorists arriving in the car parks and will know if items are placed in the boot.

• If you witness a car theft please do not approach the offender but call police immediately.

• You will be asked for a detailed description of the offender, the direction in which they left and also if you know it the property that was stolen. Providing this information will give police the best possible chance of apprehending the offenders.