Supermarket shoppers are being targeted by thieves operating in the car park at Tesco, Bar Hill. Three reports were received by local police last week, describing a group of males and females targeting lone female shoppers loading shopping into their cars.
The group distract lone shoppers in order to steal bank cards and other valuable items.
Local police are working with the community in the area to raise awareness and have been making CCTV enquiries in an attempt to identify those responsible.
Shoppers are asked to call the police if they are approached by these individuals and to make Tesco Security Officers aware of any suspicious behaviour.
Staying safe
Cambridgeshire Constabulary has also received multiple reports of shoppers being pick-pocketed in central Cambridge last weekend.
Visitors to the city should be aware that pick pockets may attempt to steal mobile phones and wallets from coats and trouser pockets, and from bags left slightly open.
Police are urging the public to take extra care of their belongings when in the city and to report anything suspicious.