Asian Expatriate’s Car Stolen in Minutes After Leaving Engine Running

A quick stop at a Kuwaiti grocery store turned into a costly lesson for an Asian expatriate when his car was stolen. The man had left his vehicle running outside the shop in Ahmadi Governorate for what he thought would be a minute-long purchase.

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He said he was inside for barely a minute, but when he returned, his vehicle had disappeared.

Upon returning, he discovered his car, which contained his mobile phone and important official documents including his driving license and registration, was gone. Police have initiated a search for the vehicle and the suspect, circulating its description to patrols across the governorate.

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Police took the necessary legal measures and circulated the vehicle’s description to security patrols across the governorate in an effort to locate it and identify the suspect.

The incident has prompted a warning from security officials, urging drivers to never leave their vehicles unattended with the engine running. They emphasize that opportunistic thieves can steal a running car in mere seconds. Motorists are advised to always switch off the engine, lock the doors, and take their keys when leaving their vehicles, even for a brief moment.

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A security source warned motorists against leaving vehicles unattended, even for a few moments, stressing that thieves can take advantage of such opportunities within seconds.