Police are warning of a rise in the trend of removing badges from cars.
The fashion, inspired by US rappers The Beastie Boys, has resulted in Volkswagen Beetles and BMWs being vandalised in the north Lancing area.
A spokesman for Adur police said: "There have been many reports coming in recently and on conducting house-to-house inquiries owners are coming forward with unreported offences of the same nature.
"Many of the houses in the area have garages and residents are advised to use them."
Anyone with information should call PC Russell Dean on 0845 6070999.
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