Two men have been convicted of vehicle crime in Horsham.

Following separate incidents, Christopher Light and Darion Bates went before Crawley Magistrates Court for sentencing.

39 year-old Light was given a 12-month conditional discharge and fines totalling £105 after being charged with theft from a motor vehicle.

51 year-old Bates received a 12-month community order, a rehabilitation activity requirement and a 12-month exclusion order.

Police are asking residents to help prevent vehicle crime by keeping valuables out of sight, ensuring all windows are closed and doors locked, and parking in brightly-lit areas.