Officers were patrolling Falcon Drive shortly before 3am on Tuesday following reports three people were acting suspiciously around cars.

Police found one offender standing at a Hyundai van with an interior light on before he ran when he spotted police. 

Officers gave chase in Wagtail Close but the offender escaped.

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Nothing was stolen from the van, but a nearby stationwagon was also targeted and a credit card stolen.

Police are urging locals to lock-up and report suspicious activity.

Meanwhile, a white Ipod, cash, shoes and a Peter Brock glove have been taken from a car parked in Ebony Close in Tamworth.

The resident told police the car was locked but was hit by thieves between 9.30pm on Monday and 9am on Tuesday.

And, a 37-year-old Manilla man is counting the costs after his wallet was taken in Manilla.

The man parked the utility in front of a store in Court Street about 12.35pm on Monday, but left the passenger window down.

He returned five minutes later to find his wallet missing from the car.