A crime expert has shared a 'lazy' mistake that makes thieves believe your car is easier to break into.
Dr Kevin Floyd, a former police chief inspector and criminologist at Huddersfield University, has warned that vehicles with unfolded electric wing mirrors could indicate it has been left unlocked - marking it as an 'open invitation' to break in.
The research, which was carried out by the AA and police, saw Dr Floyd interview convicted vehicle thieves in prison to detail how they went about their crimes.
