Police are urging residents to be extra vigilant following a spate of moped and motorcycle thefts and non-dwelling burglaries in Denham last week.

Four unsecured mopeds were stolen overnight from Green Tiles Lane, North Orbital Road and Wyatts Covert between Thursday, October 1 and Sunday, October 4.

There were also three non-dwelling burglaries in the area during the same period, with offenders stealing a bicycle and tools from a parked vehicle and outbuildings.

Sergeant Lucy Price, from Gerrards Cross Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Given that these thefts involve mopeds that had been left outside properties, we are urging owners to ensure their vehicles are kept secure at all times and especially overnight.

“If you do not have a garage or cannot keep your vehicle out of view, padlock it to something immovable.

“There have also been a small number of non-dwelling burglaries during the same time period, which have included offenders smashing a car window and stealing a bicycle from the vehicle. Residents are urged not to leave valuables on view, whether in a car or outbuilding.

“I would like to reassure the local community that we are taking these incidents seriously and are increasing patrols in the area.

The police are urging anyone who has any information in relation to the incident to contact them on 101, or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111