An appeal has been launched after a bike-riding thief targeted eight cars in a single night in Hebburn.
The spate of incidents took place in Hebburn overnight on May, 1 as the thief repeatedly tried to open the doors of cars in a number of streets.
The thief is believed to have used a device to gain entry to some of the vehicles and managed to steal £1,200 worth of power tools, a sat nav, two North Face coats and a tin of paint.
CCTV footage shows a suspect trying the doors of various cars between 10pm on April, 30 and 3am on May, 1.
Police are now appealing for anybody with information to come forward and assist the investigation.
PC Amanda Cummings, of Northumbria Police, said: “We were quickly made aware of this crime spate which all happened in the early hours of the morning in Hebburn.
“Among the streets targeted were Saint Close, Lindisfarne Road, College Road, Ebba Point and Mimosa Drive – with this offender cycling street to street and randomly targeting vehicles he believed may have valuables inside.
“Ever since the report, we have been carrying out a range of enquiries and are determined to ensure the person responsible is brought to justice.
“The neighbourhood team have increased patrols across the area and we are encouraging anybody who sees any suspicious behaviour in their community to report it to us.
“If you were a victim of theft on that night and are yet to report it, or believe you may know the person responsible, please get in touch with us.”
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of their website or by calling 101 quoting log 164 010621.
Alternatively, you can email 2625@northumbria.pnn.police.uk.
