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Common Sense Tips to Help Protect Your Vehicle from Theft CAO

Jul 28, 2003

Common Sense Tips to Help Protect Your Vehicle from Theft
By CAO Linda Johnston

?• Lock your car half of all vehicles stolen are left unlocked
?• Take your keys ?— nearly 20% of all vehicles stolen have the keys in them
?• Park in well-lighted areas car thefts occur at night more than half the time
?• Park in attended lots ?— car thieves do not like witnesses
?• Don?’t leave your car running, even for a minute convenience stores, gas stations, and ATM?’s are common hunting grounds for thieves
?• Completely close your car windows
?• Do not leave valuables in plain view
?• Do not hide a spare set of keys in the car ?— the pros know where to look
?• Keep your vehicle registration information with you ?— not in the glove compartment
?• Park with your wheels turned toward the curb
?• Always use your emergency brake when parking
?• If you have a garage, use it and when you do, lock both the vehicle and the garage door. . . ☻