As temperatures feel frigid, it's so tempting to let the car warm up without you. But beware of thieves who will easily take advantage of a puffer!

A puffer is a car that’s left running, unlocked, and unattended. Puff, puff of the exhaust pipe is a smoke signal to a thief! 

• ✅ Start your car with a remote starter that requires the car to be locked.
• ✅ Approach your car with caution, scanning the area and walking quickly, in case someone is eyeing your return.
• ❌ Do not sit and text in your vehicle. Get moving.
• ❌ Do not leave your vehicle puffing at a mini-mart or convenience store. It's a quick and easy target!

Why your car? Newer models are desirable for joy rides or for organized theft rings and transport to other areas or overseas. Older models are very valuable for the parts. Your car is probably worth more chopped to pieces than intact. 

Freeze out the thieves! Stay safe and protect your ride.

Watch the surveillance video of thieves in Allentown stealing a minivan left puffing.