Attempted Theft from Cars

As well as the details below, local social media posts describe similar incidents on Broadway as well as over in Allestree.

From Derbyshire Police:

We are urging motorists to make sure they lock their car doors after a report of someone trying car doors overnight in the Darley Abbey area. We would also remind people never to leave valuables in your car, especially in sight.

It happened on Darley Park Road at around 3.20am on Friday 19 February. Nothing was stolen and no damage was caused.
Please contact us if you recognise the man in the image or as soon as possible if you notice suspicious activity such as this in your area.

If you have any have any information which you think could help, please contact us using one of the following non-emergency contact methods and quote reference 21*107681.

• Facebook – send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• Twitter – direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
• Phone – call us on 101.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please note in the event of an emergency - a crime in progress - you should always call 999.

Our officers would like to identify the man in the image and are appealing to residents for help.