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# Warning to drivers after reports of opportunist thieves looking for unlocked car doors in Lichfield
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/warning-to-drivers-after-reports-of-opportunist-thieves-looking-for-unlocked-car-doors-in-lichfield/
- Published: 2021-01-15T15:51:00.000Z
- Updated: 2021-01-15T15:51:35.000Z
- Description: Drivers in Lichfield are being warned to stay vigilant after a spate of crimes carried out by opportunist thieves.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Crime, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:14, News

Drivers in Lichfield are being warned to stay vigilant after a spate of crimes carried out by opportunist thieves.

Police say there have been a number of reports of people trying door handles of vehicles to see if they are locked.

Officers say items are being taken from unsecured cars.

PCSO Deryn Small said:

> “We are issuing a general reminder to ensure that you lock your vehicle when you leave it unattended and to remove any belongings and tools you may have in the vehicles.”  
>  
> PCSO Deryn Small, Staffordshire Police

Anyone with information on similar crimes can contact police on 101.