The Herald teamed up with Sidmouth police to highlight break-ins in rural car parks (Image: Archant)
Break-ins are a perennial problem in rural car parks so the Herald teamed up with Sidmouth police to show just how quickly thieves can strike.
In this reconstruction video, the perpetrator spots a handbag on the back seat, smashes the window and makes off with it - all in less than seven seconds.
Police advice is to lock your vehicle at all times, close your windows and doors, and remove all valuables from your vehicle.
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