West Row residents have been left scratching their heads after they awoke to find their number plates had been prised off their cars.

At least two cars were found to have been targeted, in an incident which has left people confused and worried about the criminal's intentions.

Bury Mercury: Rachel Bannister's car was targeted by number plate thieves.Rachel Bannister's car was targeted by number plate thieves. (Image: Rachel Bannister)

One of the victims was Rachel Bannister, who has had to pay for a replacement plate out of her own pocket.

"I just wonder, why my car?" she said.

"It's unnerving as there's hardly any crime in sleepy West Row."

Bury Mercury: One of the victims was Rachel Bannister, who has had to pay for a replacement plate out of her own pocket.One of the victims was Rachel Bannister, who has had to pay for a replacement plate out of her own pocket. (Image: Rachel Bannister)

Mrs Bannister has paid £10 to replace the plate and a further £3.50 to buy sticky pads to affix it to her car.

Suffolk Constabulary confirmed that the incident, in which a vehicle had its rear number plate stolen by an unknown suspect, happened on Beeches Road in West Row.

Bury Mercury: A second car was also targeted.A second car was also targeted. (Image: Rachel Bannister)

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A spokesman said the theft had taken place between 11am on Saturday, August 12 and 11am on Sunday, August 13.

Anyone with any information on the incident is encouraged to contact Suffolk police.