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Thieves who prey on cars parked at beauty spots on the Marlborough Downs have started early this year, say police. The raiders, who make rich pickings from handbags and valuable items supposedly hidden under car seats or in boots, usually wait until the wintry weather has cleared before striking. However thefts have already been reported from cars parked at Walkers Hill at Alton Barnes, Savernake Forest and in the lay by at Silbury Hill.