POLICE in South Worcestershire have warned of potential trailer thefts after increased issues in a nearby county.

Due to a significant increase in trailer thefts across Gloucestershire, West Mercia police are now warning residents to be aware when securing their own trailers.

Police have asked residents to consider hitch locks, parking machinery in front of the trailer or hiding it out of plain sight. 

If you have any information surrounding trailer thefts, you can contact the police by calling 101 or via the West Mercia Police website at https://www.westmercia.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/.