Simple Steps to
Help Prevent Auto Theft
A car is stolen in Texas every 5 minutes.
Unfortunately, even vehicles in Kessler Plaza have recently been stolen. Not
only does auto theft cost the victim time and money, but it also drives
insurance premiums up and many times stolen vehicles are used to commit
other crimes.
No matter what kind of vehicle you
drive, old or new—car or truck—you could be the
next victim. The following tips could help keep
you and your vehicle safe.
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Take Your Keys. One out of
every five vehicles stolen had the keys in it.
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Lock Your Car.
Almost half of
all vehicles stolen were left unlocked.
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Don't Hide a Second Set of Keys in Your Car.
Extra keys can easily be
found if a thief takes time to look.
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If You Have a Garage, Use It.
If
you have a garage, take the time to use it rather than parking outside
where
your vehicle is more vulnerable.
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When parking in a Garage, Lock the Garage Door and Your Vehicle.
By locking both the garage and vehicle doors, the
chances of deterring a thief greatly improve.
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Park in Well-lighted Areas.
Over
half of all vehicle thefts occur at night.
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Don't leave your car running unattended.
Vehicles are commonly
stolen at convenience stores, gas stations, ATM's,
etc. Many vehicles are also stolen on cold
mornings when the owner leaves the vehicle running
to warm up.
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Completely Close Car Windows When Parking.
Don't make it any easier for the thief to enter
your vehicle.
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Hide Your Valuables.
Don't make
your car a more desirable target for thieves by leaving valuables in plain
sight.
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Park With Your Wheels Turned Toward the Curb.
Make your car tough to tow away. Wheels should
also be turned to the side in driveways and
parking lots.
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Always Use Your Emergency Brake When Parking.
In addition to ensuring safety, using the
emergency brake makes your car harder to
tow.
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Don't leave the registration or Title in Your Car.
A car thief will use these to sell your stolen
car. File the title at your home or office, and
carry registration in your purse or wallet.
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Park in Attended Lots.
Auto
thieves do not like witnesses and prefer
unattended parking lots.
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