POLICE have issued a car theft alert in the Newton Abbot area after attempts were made to steal vehicles from a farm just outside the town.

Officers were called to the farm in Netherton on Wednesday after evidence was found that a metal gate at the farm had been tampered with to get into the site.

A spokeswoman said nothing was stolen, but urged people to be vigilant and leave the vehicles secure.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log number 10 of January 31.