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Police Issue 'Frost-Jacking' Warning After Cars Stolen in Fife

Three vehicles were stolen during unattended defrosting in Fife, prompting police warnings against leaving cars running and unattended in cold weather.

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Owners had left their vehicles unattended while the engine was running in order to defrost them.

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The three vehicles were taken from outside properties in Fife between 8am and 8.50am on Friday.

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Three cars were stolen on Friday morning.

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Three cars were stolen on Friday morning.

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Three cars stolen in under an hour as Scots targeted defrosting their cars

THREE cars were stolen in under an hour by thieves targeting Scots drivers while they defrosted their motors. An overnight frost meant cars...

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Police issue 'frost-jacking' warning after cars stolen in Fife

Owners had left their vehicles unattended while the engine was running in order to defrost them.

·United Kingdom
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Stv broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Friday, November 21, 2025.
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