Police have launched an appeal following a spate of attempted car thefts in Kidderminster. 

West Mercia Police said they received reports of attempted car key burglaries on Chaffinch Drive, Siskin Way and Shearwater Close on the Spennells estate. 

The suspects had tried to force open the locks on the doors at the rear and front of the three properties to gain access and take the car keys. 

They were not successful in their attempts. 

Officers said they want to reassure residents that they are doing everything they can to trace those responsible. 

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We are investigating reported car key burglaries in the following locations of Chaffinch Drive, Siskin Way and Shearwater Close on Spennells Estate, Kidderminster and we want to reassure residents we are doing everything we can to trace those responsible.  

"Attempts were made at three properties, by forcing locks on doors at the rear and front of the properties.

"The offenders were not successful in their attempts. It is believed they were after keys to vehicles parked on the driveways."