Put the freeze on car thieves
This is a message from Neighbourhood Alert Information sent on behalf of Nottinghamshire Police
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Lindsay Donnelly (Police, Administrator, Nottinghamshire)
As the temperature continues to fall with more snow forecast for the coming days, Nottinghamshire Police is reminding motorists not to take a chance when defrosting their motors.
A police spokesperson said: “The weather is going to get icier and we don’t want people to experience the financial and stressful strain of having their vehicles stolen.
“I urge people to set their alarms a little early in the morning to give them extra time to sit with the heaters on while their windscreen defrosts.
“Never leave an unattended car unlocked, and certainly never leave a car with the keys in the ignition, even for just a moment.
“Think ahead – it will take extra time to get your vehicle ready in the morning before you set out on your journey, so allow yourself the time to do it.
“Thieves are still around in the cold weather and they could be looking for an opportunity when your guard is down to steal one of the most expensive things a person owns.”