A lottery ticket was stolen from a van as more vehicles were broken into amid police warnings for drivers to be “vigilant”.

A Ford Transit van and Ford Focus were targeted in Cotswold Avenue, Bushey, between December 8 and 9, with a lottery ticket, purse and passport taken.

Herts Police say enquiries are continuing but there are currently no suspects.

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It comes after five vehicles were reportedly targeted on November 28 and 29 in Ivinghoe Road, The Squirrels, and Little Bushey Lane.

In some cases, the suspects stole items including money.

Watford Observer: A spate of vehicle break-ins have occurred in Bushey recentlyA spate of vehicle break-ins have occurred in Bushey recently (Image: Getty)

And on November 10, a catalytic converter was stolen from a parked car in Costco in broad daylight between 11.40am and 12pm.

Officers have been carrying out additional patrols in hotspot areas of Hertsmere but have urged residents to be “vigilant”.

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