Van owners in Bradford are urged to keep an eye on their vehicles after a spate of wheel thefts.

Police said that since September thieves had targeted 20 vans using cutting equipment to remove the spare wheel from the vehicle.

Insp Andrew Addy, said: “We are asking all van owners to be vigilant to this type of theft.”

Insp Addy added that the thieves could be using mobile containers such as wheelie bins to transport the wheels. Anyone who sees someone acting suspiciously around their van can call police on 101.