Police have issued a warning to residents following reports of bin thefts in Stourport. 

West Mercia Police said they had received concerns regarding several household recycling and general waste bins that have been taken around the Stourport area. 

In a message on the Neighbourhood Matters website, officers said the reports particularly concerned areas near Cedar Rise. 

Following the reports, police have warned residents to be mindful of the thefts and to make sure their bins are taken in after collection if possible. 

Residents can also report information on the West Mercia Police website. 

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "There have been reports of several household recycling and general waste bins having been taken in and around the Stourport area, in particular near Cedar Rise.

"Please be mindful of this, take your bins in after collection if possible and if you have any information please let us know online at www.westmercia.police.uk/ro/report/."