CAR owners are being warned to be vigilant after a spate of car thefts.

A black Honda Civic was stolen from Epsom Way in Kirkheaton between 11.30pm on Saturday and 4.30am on Sunday.

A red Vauxhall Astra was taken from Highgate Crescent in Kirkheaton between midnight on Saturday and 9.15am on Sunday.

Both cars were new – 57 registration. In both cases, thieves broke into a property and took car keys in order to steal the vehicles.

Police believe there could be a link between the thefts and are appealing for anyone with information to contact them on 0845 6060606 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.