Cactus Village Community

Turn up the HEAT-- Help Eliminate Auto Theft

Jul 07, 2003

DID YOU KNOW?....

. Your car can be burglarized or stolen in less time than it takes to read this.
. Two of the most common items taken in a vehicle burglary are cell phones, purses/wallets.
. 25% of victims did not lock their vehicles or roll up their windows.
. If your wallet or purse are stolen, you may become a victim of fraud. Thieves use stolen credit cards and information to illegally obtain property at your expense! Correcting these problems is a costly, time consuming effort and the damage could remain on your credit report for years.
. Vehicles are burglarized approximately every 20 minutes, and one is stolen every 30 minutes in Phoenix.
. Block watch groups are easy to organize, help police, and protect your neighborhood.
. You should always call Crime Stop to report suspicious activity.

Did your car pass our test?

You Failed If:

Can a criminal observe the following factors which could contribute to you becoming a victim of a burglary from your vehicle or your car being stolen?

Keys Left in vehicle

Valuables openly displayed. This includes wallets, purses, cell phones, money, gifts, jewelry, tapes, and CD's

Vehicle open or unlocked. Windows are left down or the car doors are not locked.


You Passed If:

Criminals could not observe any of the above factors which could increase your chances of becoming a victim of crime related to your vehicle.

Remember: It is easier to prevent a crime than it is to solve it.

Crime in progress call 911
Suspicious activity, call crime stop (602) 262-6151