DENVER POLICE DEPARTMENT

 PRESS RELEASE

Now that the cold weather is approaching and the weather this weekend is forecasting snow, it is time to remind drivers not to be “PUFFERS” (puffer – n. an automobile left unattended and running in cold weather).  Every year, hundreds of people had their vehicles stolen while they were left running unattended. 

The Denver Police Department is strongly encouraging the citizens of Denver not to become “Puffers”.  It does not matter if you lock your car doors while your vehicle warms-up; you are still a “Puffer”.  Many motorists believe that just because they lock their car doors while the vehicle is running means that they are not at risk of having their car stolen.  That is not true.  In the time that it takes to go in and out of your home or a store, a thief can break a car window and be gone with your vehicle.  It only takes a matter of seconds, NOT minutes!

Remember that you can also be issued a ticket if your car if left running unattended.

In addition to not being a “Puffer”, please remember not to leave items of value in your vehicle that may be visible to someone who is passing by which will minimize your chances of becoming a victim of Theft from Motor Vehicle.

Gerald R. Whitman, Chief of Police

The mission of the Denver Police Department is to deliver high quality public safety services so all people may share a safe and healthy environment.

Technician Loretta M. Beauvais, 05120

Public Information Office

1331 Cherokee Street, #402

Denver, Colorado 80204

(720) 913-6142