VISITORS to Dartmoor have been warned not to leave valuables on display in their cars.

The advice comes from Ashburton and Chudleigh police following a spate of break-ins across many areas of the moor.

Patrols are being carried out by officers across the area.

A police spokesman said: ‘Dartmoor really is a fantastic area full of natural beauty.  

‘Sadly and without wishing to alarm anybody, there has been some car break ins recently across multiple areas on Dartmoor.

‘Please do not leave any valuables in your vehicle and certainly nothing on display.’

Any suspicious behaviour witnessed can be reported to via 101 or 999 as appropriate.