Menu

Steering wheels and dashboards stolen from BMW vehicles in South Ribble

Posted on - 7th June, 2020 - 1:33pm | Author - | Posted in - Crime, Penwortham, Preston News
Damage caused to one of the BMW cars Pic: South Ribble Police
Damage caused to one of the BMW cars Pic: South Ribble Police

BMW drivers are being targeted by thieves across South Ribble.

Advertisement

South Ribble Police have warned motorists after steering wheels and dashboards were taken from BMW cars in the past week.

Advertisements
Preston Weekender advert

Patrols have been stepped up, particularly in the Wigan Road area of Leyland in recent days.

Police say the cars were targeted between 2am and 4am on Thursday (June 4).

CCTV pictures of some potential suspects have been released.

Advertisements
Police want to speak to these two men in connection with the incident Pic: South Ribble Police
Police want to speak to these two men in connection with the incident Pic: South Ribble Police
A further CCTV picture released by police Pic: South Ribble Police
A further CCTV picture released by police Pic: South Ribble Police

A police spokesman said: “If you are worried that your vehicle may be a target of this crime an old-style steering lock, which passes across the centre of the steering wheel or covers it completely, may provide a deterrent.”

Read more: Police catch two people trying to fly drugs into HMP Wymott using a drone

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 and quote log 0186 of 4 June. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800555111.

Read more: See the latest Preston news and headlines

Share
Advertisements
caritas fostering advert
Preston in pictures Preston Bus 207 PO56 JDX (Scania N94UB / East Lancs Esteem)24.03.24 - Penwortham [Church of St Mary] 240323JPGDSC_7658 - Bus stationDSC_7676 - Miller ArcadeDSC_7681 - former Post Office, cenotaph and Town HallDSC_7682 - Central Methodist church, Lune StreetDSC_7668 - Fish (aka Box) MarketDSC_7672 - Miller Arcade View more Advertisement Subscribe to the newsletter

Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.

Advertisement News by location

Find news by location, select an area of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

The Preston Guide

Discover local businesses and services near you.

    Advertisements
Advertisement Categories

Find news by category, select an category of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

Blog Preston email updates

Receive our digest of the biggest and best stories every Sunday to your email inbox

We respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time from our emails