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A CAR has been stolen in Bearsden in what police are calling the first "frosting" theft of the season.
At around 7.20am on Tuesday, November 28, cops received a report of a car being stolen from outside a property in Montrose Drive after it was left unattended while being defrosted.
An investigation is ongoing.
Police are now warning car owners not to leave their vehicle unattended while defrosting it, highlighting that many insurance companies will not pay claims for any stolen in this way.
Police Scotland East Dunbartonshire division say they found seven vehicles running unattended outside homes this morning.
Defrosting your vehicle? Never leave it unnattended!
— Police Scotland East Dunbartonshire (@PSOSEastDun) November 29, 2023
We have seen the first "Frosting" car theft in Bearsden yesterday morning.
Many insurers will not pay claims should a vehicle be stolen in this way.
This morning officers found 7 vehicles running unattended oustide homes. pic.twitter.com/grG7r0KOp5
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 7.20am on Tuesday, 28 November, 2023, police received a report of a car being stolen from outside a property in Montrose Drive, Bearsden.
"Enquiries are continuing."
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