Police are investigating a number of thefts from motor vehicles in the Ammanford and Llandeilo areas.

Officers would like to remind people to report anything suspicious and also not leave anything within sight in the vehicle.

PC Dave White, from the Dyfed-Powys Police Neighbourhood Tasking Unit, said: “Most vehicle crime is preventable.

"It can take as little as 10 seconds for a thief to steal something from your car.

"The best way to protect your belongings is to lock your car whenever you leave it."

Dyfed-Powys Police advise that motorists do the following to protect their vehicle: Remove everything from the car; don't even leave a jacket where it can be seen, Closing the sunroof along with the windows when you leave, Not storing things in the boot; take them with you, Storing car ownership information in your home, not your car, Having a routine to ensure you always take the keys out of the ignition, Taking removable stereos and sat nav equipment with you and Removing everything from the car; don't even leave a jacket where it can be seen

In addition, using secure (theft resistant) number plates can make your plates less attractive to thieves