Thieves made off with expensive cars from outside homes in Chelmer Village after stealing the car keys through letter boxes.

Police believe fishing rods or something similar were used to hook the keys from inside hallways in Cornelius Vale.

During the early hours of Monday morning thieves stole a silver Audi TT coupe, registration TOD 764, and a Porsche Boxter convertible, registration V601 HCE.

A police spokesman said: "The advice is keys should not be left visible and accessible in homes."

Anyone with information call 01245 491212.

Published Wednesday August 25, 2004

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