POLICE in the New Forest have urged people to remove all valuables from cars after a spate of thefts.

Tools, handbags and other items have been stolen from cars and vans over the Christmas and New Year period.

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A spokesman for New Forest Heart cops said: "Please remember to take everything with you when you leave your vehicle unattended and don’t hide anything either because you never know who is watching you.."