Little Rock, Ark. police say a number of people have reported cars being stolen after they were started and left to warm up in cold weather.
Police Lt. Scott Timmons told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that some cars were stashed at an apartment complex and used later in other crimes.
At least nine vehicles were stolen while being left to warm up in the last two weeks. Police notified several neighborhood associations to warn them about the thefts.
Timmons said that once the first car is stolen, groups of thieves drive around looking for other cars to take.
Police say one boy has been was charged with theft by receiving.
A cold snap hit Arkansas two weeks ago, dropping morning temperatures into the 20s and 30s.
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