Caravan owners taking in the Lake District as part of their UK touring holiday have been warned to be extra careful when it comes to securing their motorhome.
Following a recent spate of thefts in the region, local police have urged visitors staying in camp sites to take care not to leave their caravan unlocked when it is unattended, the BBC reports.
In the past few weeks, items such as laptops, phones and handbags have been stolen from unsecured caravans, and this type of crime is unlikely to be redeemable against a caravan’s insurance policy.
Inspector Richard Quinn of Cumbria Police said: “Crime levels in Cumbria are low, but campers and caravanners need to be aware that opportunist criminals travel to the more remote areas of our county to steal items that have been left insecure.”
He added that it is important not to get complacent with security on holiday as this could result in your trip being spoiled by criminals.
