Motorists are being told to lock their cars to avoid being the victim of an opportunistic theft.
It follows the arrest of a Peel man in the early hours of Monday morning - he will appear in court tomorrow.
The 43-year-old had been seen trying car doors, and was later arrested for handling stolen property and going equipped to steal.
The appeal has been specifically targeted at residents in the Crosby area.
Police are asking people to check their vehicles to see if they have been tampered with.
Officers say now is a good time for everyone to put in place reasonable security measures - such as locking doors and removing valuables from show.
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