Advice to keep your vehicle safe with colder mornings approaching ❄️

With colder mornings approaching, we want to remind residents that leaving your car unattended with the engine running – even on your own drive – puts it at high risk of being stolen. 🚨

Opportunistic thieves often look for vehicles left running to defrost, and it only takes a few seconds for someone to jump in and drive off.

To keep your vehicle safe:
• 👀 Stay with your car while it's warming up or de-icing.
• ❄️ Use de-icer spray or an ice scraper instead of relying on the engine.
• 🔑 Never leave keys in the ignition or the engine running while you're inside your home.
• 🧼 Make sure all windows are fully clear before driving.

If you would like to contact your local policing team, visit the Your Area section of our website.

PCSO 7122 Hopper-Hall 

South West Neighbourhood Policing Team