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[NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY MESSAGING - Northamptonshire West - 18.11.09 - CAR CRIME ADVICE ALL NHW 1336]
This is a message from Northamptonshire West Police to all members of Neighbourhood watch
With the likelihood of frosty weather predicted for the coming weeks, please be aware of the following advice.
Every year at this time, when there is a hard frost on the ground and on the windscreen, thieves get up early. They spend their mornings driving around villages and housing estates looking for the tell tale puff of an exhaust pipe.
When they find a car that has been left unattended with its engine running to defrost, they simply jump in and drive it away. Often the victim is able to watch as the thief drives away in their car.
We would urge everyone not to be tempted to leave your vehicle unattended at any time with its engine running. It is making a gift of your valuable car to people who don't deserve it. In addition to this, leaving your keys inside may well invalidate your insurance!
Please pass this seasonal reminder to as many of your neighbours and friends as possible.
Thank you
Ref: WB/CMS/1336/09
**Northamptonshire Police Contact Details**
Emergency: 999
Dedicated Watch Line: 01604 XXXXXXX
Northamptonshire Police Switchboard: 101
Alternatively Call Crime Stoppers Anonymously: 0800 555 111 |
