Crime Prevention Alert: Vehicle Theft Risk During Morning Defrosting

Crime Prevention Alert: Vehicle Theft Risk During Morning Defrosting

Attention Drivers:
We are seeing an increase in vehicle thefts where cars are left unattended with engines running while defrosting in the mornings. Thieves are taking advantage of these situations to steal vehicles quickly.

Key Advice to Stay Safe:

Never leave your car unattended while the engine is running.

Use a scraper or de-icer instead of idling your vehicle.

Keep your keys with you at all times.

Consider investing in a steering lock or tracker for added security.

Report any suspicious activity immediately via 101 or 999 in an emergency.

Leaving your car running and unattended, even for a short time, makes it an easy target for opportunistic thieves. Protect your vehicle and avoid unnecessary risk.

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Thomas Passmore
(Staffordshire Police, PCSO, Lichfield)

Crime Prevention Alert: Vehicle Theft Risk During Morning Defrosting

Attention Drivers:We are seeing an increase in vehicle thefts where cars are left unattended with engines running while defrosting in the mornings. Thieves are taking advantage of these situations to steal vehicles quickly.

Attention Drivers:
We are seeing an increase in vehicle thefts where cars are left unattended with engines running while defrosting in the mornings. Thieves are taking advantage of these situations to steal vehicles quickly.