Commuters using car park 14 in Laindon Links are being encouraged by police to park elsewhere after 30 cars were broken into in just one day.

The thefts happened between 6am and 10pm last Wednesday, but it was not until late in the evening that drivers found that things were missing.

A police spokesman said: "They have taken their time and gone through all the cars.

"Anyone in Laindon Links should think about getting more security or parking elsewhere."

Anyone with any information should contact Basildon crime desk on 01268 532212.

Published Monday October 14, 2002

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