POLICE are urging Ryde residents to check on their cars today (Friday) after two men were arrested following a series of thefts.

Isle of Wight Police have said that they arrested the two men following thefts in High Park Road and Great Preston overnight.

A spokesperson for the police said: "If you own a vehicle and it is parked in High Park Road or Great Preston Road or the surrounding area please check it, especially if you normally leave it unlocked.

"This includes if you keep your vehicle on a driveway.

"If you find that anything has been taken or it appears someone has tried to gain entry to your vehicle, please contact us on 101"