A POLICE car has been targeted in a string of vehicle badge thefts which have occurred in the Winyates area.

Police, based in Winyates Centre, are appealing for people who may have had their car badges stolen but not reported it to come forward.

Pc Damian Pettit said youths who did not realise taking badges was an offence could be responsible.

Anyone with information can call Pc Damian Pettit at Winyates on 584888.