Police have launched an appeal following damage to half a dozen cars in Hitchin.

Officers are hunting for an offender or offenders responsible for criminal damage to six vehicles in the town, and are appealing for witnesses, information and CCTV or dashcam footage in a bid to identify the culprits.

Between Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 28 a grey Fiat was damaged in Berkeley Close while a grey Audi, a white Audi and a grey Mini Cooper were damaged in Oughton Head Way.

A black Vauxhall along with a white Peugeot were damaged in Mattocke Road.

The damage included scratches to the paintwork and slashed tyres.

Detective Constable Lesley Harmer, who is investigating, said: "Due to the similarities between the reported incidents, and the proximity of the areas in which they took place, we believe that these crimes were all committed by the same offender(s).

"These vehicles were all parked in residential streets overnight.

"If you live in Berkeley Close, Oughton Head Way or Mattocke Road, and believe you may have witnessed someone behaving suspiciously either during the late hours of Tuesday, October 27 or the early hours of Wednesday, October 28, please get in touch.

"Alternatively, if you live in the area and have some sort of CCTV system installed to your property, or have a dash cam fitted to your vehicle, please review the footage in case you have something that may assist with our investigation.

"Any information, even something that may seem relatively minor, could be key to our enquiries."

If you have any information or relevant footage, you can send it to PCSO James Cruickshank, from the Hitchin Safer Neighbourhood Team, directly via email at [email protected].