POLICE have been on patrol at Handforth Dean Retail Park after a spate of vehicle thefts in nearby Stockport today, Wednesday.

Taking to social media, a member of Handforth Police warned people to be vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to Cheshire Police.

The post reads: "There has been a spate of vehicle thefts, in particular Ford vehicles, from shopping centres/supermarket car parks in the Stockport area.

"Please be vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to us straight away."