Thieves have been swooping onto doorsteps of homes in Wokingham and making off with parcels left outside.

A warning has come from police that thieves are stealing parcels left outside of people's homes in the Wokingham borough, and police are now urging residents to take preventative measures.

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The advice includes ensuring parcels are delivered when you are home, to a trusted neighbour or a secure area where they cannot be easily spotted.

Karen Collins, admin/co-ordinator for Thames Valley Police Wokingham, said: "Thames Valley Police has received reports of thieves stealing parcels left outside of people’s homes.

"To prevent becoming a victim of parcel theft, please make arrangements for your goods to be delivered when you are home, to a trusted neighbour or a secure area where they cannot be seen or accessed by opportunist thieves.

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"We would like to hear from anyone with CCTV, video doorbell, dashcam footage or who may have seen anything suspicious in relation to these thefts.

"If you have any information, please report online or call 101."

For further advice, visit thamesvalley.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/.