Metal storage containers at Cross Lane allotments in Wakefield were 'attacked' on Saturday night.

This follows repeated attacks on North Avenue, College Grove - where offenders forced the shed doors or cut padlocks to gain entry.

Hand tools, a generator and a Mantis rotavator were all stolen.

Police have now issued the following crime prevention advice:

• Lock large items together – makes it harder for them to be removed in bulk.

• Consider closed shackle padlocks as they protect your shed from being broken into with bolt croppers and saws.

• Tamper proof screws - Installing coach bolts and clutch screws to the shed hinges.

• Shed bar – A steel bar that fits across the door and frame of the shed. It locks in position to stop the door being opened.

• Good quality shed hasp that protects the fixings from being tampered with.

• Removing valuables from sight – cover the windows/use frosted glass to prevent offenders from being able to see what is stored inside .

• Shed alarm – motion sensor inside the shed and a door sensor.

• Security marking – mark your items with name/contact number/postcode - to improve the chances of getting them back in the event of loss or theft.

Anyone with any information should contact West Yorkshire Police on the usual channels.

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Police issue urgent warning to West Yorkshire allotment owners after spate of burglaries