Winter Vehicle Security Reminder
- Oct 29
- 1 min read
As colder mornings set in, many of us are tempted to leave the car running to defrost while we stay warm indoors — but doing so makes your vehicle an easy target for thieves.
Every winter, cars are stolen across Staffordshire in this way, a crime known as “frost-jacking.”
Please remember:
Never leave your vehicle running and unattended — even for a moment.
Stay with your car while it defrosts; it only takes seconds for a thief to drive away.
Always keep your vehicle locked and valuables out of sight.
Use an ice scraper or de-icer spray instead of idling the engine.
If you see suspicious activity, report it on 999 in an emergency or 101 for non-emergencies.
You can also give information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Winter Vehicle Security Reminder - created 29.10.25
