Glasgow snow: Sly thieves stealing cars being left unattended while defrosting

Glasgow City Centre and Glasgow North West Police divisions have issued warnings to locals after a number of cars were stolen at the weekend. 

Two vehicles were taken in the North of the city alone while officers are currently working to trace those responsible. 

⚠️Reports of vehicles stolen over the weekend⚠️

On frosty mornings it might be tempting to leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running. Don't leave your car unattended with keys in it as opportunist thieves could steal it.

More vehicle security advice below ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/all7U3yYdE

— Greater Glasgow Police (@GreaterGlasgPol) January 25, 2021

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It comes as the Met Office issued another yellow weather warning for snow and ice, expected to last until 11am this morning. 

Police Scotland Tweeted: "On frosty mornings it might be tempting to leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.

"Don't leave your car unattended with keys in it as opportunist thieves could steal it."

Two vehicles stolen in Glasgow North West over the weekend that were left unattended whilst defrosting; Please be aware of opportunistic thieves operating in our area and deny them the chance to take you car!

Enquiries are ongoing as to the culprits.

— Glasgow North West Police (@GlasgowNWPolice) January 25, 2021

Enquiries remain ongoing to trace the culprits.