City Police are reminding Saint Johnners that it's an offence under the provincial Motor Vehicle Act to leave your car unattended and running with the keys in the ignition.
On Thursday alone, 3 cars in Saint John were stolen after owners left their keys in the ignition while trying to warm up their car. All of the stolen cars were recovered but cost the owners fines similar to a towing fee.
Police says the answer is simple to avoiding the mess, just lock your car and pocket your keys.
