Police warn residents to lock vehicles after spate of thefts in the Yarra Ranges

Lilydale Police have warned Lilydale residents to lock their vehicles. Picture: JOE MASTROIANNI.

A spate of thefts from vehicles has triggered a reminder from police for people to lock their vehicles.

Cars in the vicinity of Nelson Road and Trafalgar Crescent in Lilydale were targeted over 28 and 29 January, with thefts occurring from predominantly unlocked vehicles.

A Healesville resident also contacted Star Mail notifying of the theft of his Landrover Defender TD1 5 County on Tuesday 30 January from the Lilydale station car park.

Having reported it to police, the car was later found dumped in Launching Place on 1 February.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Lilydale Police Station on (03) 9739 2300. If anyone is sighted overnight please call 000.