A GANG of car number plate thieves has been operating in the Abergavenny area over the last fortnight, police have warned.

The pilferers have clocked up eight thefts from vehicles - five in Abergavenny and three in Monmouth.

Police suspect the offenders are using the plates to commit a spate of 'drive-off' fuel thefts from local petrol stations.

They are urging people to be on the look-out for anyone acting suspiciously around vehicles.

Anyone with information should ring police on 101.