Ramblewood HOA

Auto Larceny Prevention Tips

City Wide Problem.....You Can Help

Prevention Tips
• Always lock your car and close your windows
• Never leave your car unattended with the engine running
• Do not hide spare keys in or under the vehicle. They can be found.
• Secure your vehicle tag with one-way screws
• Invest in an alarm system or theft deterrent device
• Have your VIN etched on all the windows of the car
• Do not leave valuables in plain view
• Never leave registration/insurance card in the vehicle
Parking Tips
• Park in a secured well lighted area
• If parking in the street, park with wheels turned sharply toward the curb
• Avoid leaving your vehicle in public parking lots for an extended periods of time
• Always use your emergency break and leave the transmission in park, manual transmission should be left in gear
• If your vehicle is front-wheel drive pull forward into your driveway, if it is rear wheel drive back into your driveway

Here is how you can help

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department would like your help!

Don’t allow someone to remove your valuables from the inside of your vehicle.

Please consider the following tips to prevent YOU from becoming a victim.

• Always lock your doors and roll up your windows

• Never leave valuable items in your vehicle

• Store packages in the trunk of your vehicle while shopping

• Remove items such as telephones, ipods, purses, briefcase, backpack, cash, GPS and even loose change each time you leave your vehicle.

• Park in well lit areas at night

• Park vehicle in the driveway rather than the street (NOT IN YOUR FRONT YARD)

• Consider a car alarm for added protection

• Call 911 if you see any suspicious activity

ENCOURAGE YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS TO KEEP VALUABLES OUT OF THEIR VEHICLES AT HOME, WORK OR WHILE RUNNING ERRANDS.