Three men from Hatfield have been charged with vehicles crimes, with officers quick to warn motorists about security.

Marvin Bacon, 39, of Woods Avenue in Hatfield, has been charged with a number of offences, including four counts of vehicle interference in Heyford Way, Hatfield, on Wednesday, November 9.

He has also been charged with vehicle interference in The Ryde on the same day, as well as vehicle interference and theft from a vehicle, both in Burleigh Mead.

Paul Murphy, 38, also of Woods Avenue, has been charged with theft from a vehicle in Burleigh Mead on Wednesday, November 9, and breaching a curfew.

Both men have been remanded in custody ahead of their next court hearing.

Daryl Walsh, 30, also of Woods Avenue, has been charged with possession of criminal property, namely Airpods stolen from a vehicle, and breaching a curfew.

He has been released on bail ahead of his next court hearing.

Detective Inspector Adam Bridges, of the Welwyn Hatfield Local Crime Unit, hopes that charging the trio will reassure motorists, but he was keen to warn them about security after vehicle crimes spiked in Welwyn Garden City over the weekend.

“I hope the news of these arrests reassures the public that we are doing everything we can to tackle vehicle crime,” he said.

“Unfortunately, we have been seeing as spike in vehicle crimes, especially over the weekend in Welwyn Garden City.

“I would like to take this opportunity to remind residents of the steps they can take to protect themselves.

“Firstly, always ensure your vehicle is locked when unattended – no matter how long you are away from it.

“Fuelling up or popping back into your house to get something are perfect examples of how easy it is to turn your back for a moment and forget your vehicle is unsecured.

“Never leave valuables inside your vehicle and don’t give thieves any clues. Leaving sat nav mounts, suction cup marks on windows or cables on view gives it away that you have something valuable in your car.

“Even if they can’t see it, they might still break in to see if it’s stored in the car, out of sight.”