Staffordshire Police is urging people not to leave their cars unattended whilst defrosting following a recent theft in Stoke-on-Trent.

Just before 8.30am on Sunday (26 November), a silver Vauxhall Corsa was taken from an address near Ash Bank Road, Werrington.

The owner left the keys in the ignition whilst the car defrosted, prompting an opportunist to steal it.

Police are carrying out house-to-house enquires and looking at CCTV footage to find out more.

Police are carrying out enquiries and looking at CCTV to find out more about the incident (Staffordshire Police).

Inspector Karen Cooke, from the Moorlands local policing team, warned: "It might be convenient to leave your car to defrost whilst doing other things, but it's also convenient for thieves. 

"Please give yourself a bit more time in a morning to prepare your vehicle safely before you set off, to help you to stay safe on the roads.

"Dig out the scraper and de-icer so that you can de-frost your windows, or use a windscreen cover overnight.

"If you need to defrost your vehicle, ensure you stay with it and don't leave it unattended with the keys inside. Your insurance company may not pay out if your vehicle is stolen in this way."

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