Police are investigating following a spate of vehicle thefts yesterday morning, Tuesday 16 January.
Four vehicles were reported stolen, all had been left unattended with the engines running to de-ice the windscreens.
A red VW T-Roc, registration WJ20 XUR was stolen from a driveway on Totnes Road in Newton Abbot.
A white Peugeot 3008, registration DA68 HLG was taken from a driveway of a property in Tedburn St Mary.
Two vehicles were taken from a garage forecourt in Newton St Cyres. The vehicles were a silver BMW X1 Estate index KM18 KNH, and a four-door black BMW 520 index BJ18TDB.
Chief Inspector Simon Jenkinson, of the Roads Policing Team at Devon & Cornwall Police, said: “Earlier today, Devon & Cornwall Police received several reports of stolen vehicles in and around Exeter. All of the vehicles in question had been left unattended, with the engines running, in an attempt to de-ice windscreens.
“We know it can be tempting to start your car and wait in the warmth of your home while ice defrosts but leaving your vehicle unattended while running can attract thieves and, if parked on a public road, you may be breaking the law.
“Cold weather is forecast for the rest of the week, so we’re urging motorists to allow for extra time to de-ice their vehicles in the mornings. Please don’t leave vehicles running if unattended.”
If you have any information that could help please contact police via their website or by calling 101 quoting 173 16/01/24
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