VAN owners are being urged to secure their vehicles after a spate of break-ins.
A drill and other tools were take from a white Vauxhall in the most recent incident which happened between 5.30pm yesterday and 6.50am today.
The vehicle was parked outside Selston Working Mens' Club, in Recreation Street, Selston,
Thieves also targeted the Gateway Hotel, in Nuthall Road, Cinderhill, between 8.30pm yesterday and 7.10am this morning.
Pre-crime manager Boguslawa Motylska said: "We want to drive incidents down and give absolutely no chances for opportunistic thieves to steal items from motorists.
"Always ensure all valuable items such as tools and sat navs are removed from the van overnight.
"There is a significant cost for victims of this type of crime. They don't just have to replace stolen items, but the impact of insurance claims can also be considerable. They often have to repair a smashed window and sometimes have to do without their cars for days while repair work is carried out."
Police recommend ensuring that vans are locked and that windows are closed and installing a car alarm.
Drivers are also advised not to leave valuable items in the vehicle and mark their tools by engraving or etching or registering them at www.immobilise.com.
