Police are patrolling after a spate of overnight thefts from insecure motor vehicles.

Thames Valley Police (TVP) will take to streets are the reported thefts in Aylesbury.

A description of a lone male riding either a racing bike or mountain bike, trying car doors and windows has passed onto the police.

A TVP spokesperson said: "There has been a series of overnight thefts from insecure motor vehicles, along with pedal cycle thefts, in your area. 

"Active patrols are being conducted to combat this.

"A description has been passed of a lone male riding either a racing bike or mountain bike, trying car doors and windows.

"If you witness a crime in progress please call 999, otherwise use 101 or Thames Valley Police online reporting to pass on any information.

"Alternatively you can call Crime stoppers anonymously on 0800555111."