Motorists warned to stay with cars

Bedfordshire Police are urging vehicle owners across the county to think twice about leaving their cars running outside their homes while unattended.

The force has found that many motorists are tempted to start their vehicles to warm them up before heading off on their journey.

But this means that the cars are left unattended making them the perfect target for criminals.

Chief Inspector Neill Waring of Bedfordshire Police, said: “I know that it can be very tempting for people to wait in nice, warm houses as their cars defrost but thieves have become wise.

“You have to ask yourself whether it is really worth the risk of losing your vehicle.”

He added: “The last thing that we want is for people to make things easy for criminals, there are plenty of products on the market to prevent frost or remove it quickly but the best way, by far, is to stay with your vehicle while it is being defrosted, and it’s free.”

For more advice about how to protect your vehicles and property from thieves during the winter months visit www.bedfordshire.police.uk and click on the crime info section.

You can also report a crime by calling 101.