A new study has revealed that there has been an increase in the number of high-end cars being stolen by car thieves.
Figures from car insurance provider LV= show that during the first five months of 2009 there has been a 38 per cent rise in the value of car theft claims compared to the same period in 2008 - a sign that criminals are looking to steal more expensive models.
LV= car insurance managing director John O'Roarke explained that there has been a decline in the number of cars being stolen, with total car theft falling by 11 per cent between 2007 and 2008.
However, he added: "It would appear that the cars that are being stolen are specifically targeted by thieves who will often break into the owner's property to steal the keys."
Last week, the Post Office stressed the need for parents to ensure they have the correct car insurance policy in place to cover the theft of expensive belongings from their cars while on holiday.
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