Warm up thefts could heat up as temperatures cool: police

Warm up thefts could heat up as temperatures cool: police

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Now that the cold weather is here, police want you to be vigilant against warm up thefts.

While it hasn’t been extremely cold as yet, this type of crime comes to the forefront in winter, police said.

Warm up thefts occur when a vehicle is left running because the driver wants to warm it up before leaving.

Criminals looking for a crime of opportunity take advantage of the moment and drive off in the unoccupied vehicle..

Vehicles stolen have ranged from high-end to low-end in value and it does not appear that a specific make or model has regularly been targeted.
 
Police offer you these tips:
 
• Equip your vehicle with a keyless remote starter;

• Never leave your vehicle unattended and running even for short periods of time;

• If you must warm up your vehicle, remain inside or lock it and keep a spare key with you and ;

• While you are at home, keep keys out of sight, not near the door or hanging on a hook near the door
 
York Regional Police also reminds you to be aware of the impact that idling your vehicle has on the environment due to unnecessary exhaust pollution.
 
 

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