Police warn Land Rover owners after criminals target vehicles

Owners of Land Rover Defenders have been warned by police to keep their vehicles secure after thieves tried to steal two last week.

The first attempt was made at an address in Towyn on Wednesday, April 26.

Later the same day, a Land Rover Defender was taken from the Glascoed area near St Asaph.

The thieves were stopped in the stolen vehicle by police and arrested.

Four people in total have been arrested as a result of these two incidents, and have all been released pending further enquiries.

Vehicles are “very sought after”

David Williams, of North Wales Police, said: “We are advising owners of these vehicles to be extra vigilant after several Land Rover Defenders have been stolen during the past year.

“We would urge people to fit an alarm with an immobiliser but also to use a mechanical device of some sort in a bid to dissuade any offender from even trying to hot-wire the ignition.

“These vehicles are very sought after, due to the fact that this popular model is no longer made.

“Unfortunately, as the demand for spare parts is only going to increase, owners of Land Rover Defenders should take all possible steps to prevent them being stolen.”

Anyone with information relating to the thefts of the Land Rover Defenders is asked to call North Wales Police on 101.