Wing Mirror Theft Spree Hits Leicester Roads

Police in Leicester are on high alert after a recent surge in wing mirror thefts across the city. Crooks are swiping mirrors to flog on, possibly to nearby garages or further afield.

20 Sets Snatched in One Night

In the early hours of Tuesday, 3rd November, around 20 sets of wing mirrors were stripped from cars across several streets, including Stokes Drive, Copeland Avenue, Duncombe Road, Heathley Park Drive, Tatton Close, Greenwich Close, and Brading Road in Hinkley.

Spot Something? Speak Up!

If you saw anything suspicious or caught anything on CCTV or dashcam at these spots on the night in question, call 101 or report online using crime reference number 20000579791.

Keep an eye out and report any suspicious activity via 101, online, or through Neighbourhood Link to help police crack down on these thieves.

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