ANOTHER car theft has happened in Winchester.

Police say that the latest one in Winchester happened in Birinus Road between December 3 at 5pm and 8.15am on December 4.

The front passenger window was smashed and a bag was stolen.

It comes after the Chronicle reported that police are dealing with a 1100 per cent increase in car theft in the city compared to last year.

If anyone has any information they are urged to call police on 101 and quote the crime reference number 44160456421.