Nobody likes getting into a cold car early in the morning on their way to work, but leaving your car running and unattended in an attempt to warm it up makes your ride an easy target for thieves.
The latest round of cold weather in Minnesota has been associated with an uptick in car thefts, according to local police. There were nine reported car thefts in Minneapolis’ Third Precinct last week, and almost all of the cars were served to thieves on a silver platter. The keys were left in the ignition in seven of the nine thefts, and the unlocked car was left running without the owner present in five of the cases.
Minneapolis Police Crime Prevention Specialist John Baumann said Minnesotans are tough, and they should suck it up for a few minutes to avoid becoming an easy target for thieves.
“Save yourself a lot of trouble,” said Baumann. “It’s a lot simpler to put up with cold weather and stay in your vehicle.”
