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DON'T MAKE IT EASY FOR A THIEF
TO STEAL YOUR WHEELS!
One vehicle is stolen every 20
seconds in the United States. Stolen cars, vans, trucks, and motorcycles cost
victims time and money and increase everyones insurance premiums. Theyre
also often used to commit other crimes.
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The Basic Prevention Policy
- Never leave your car running or
the keys in the ignition when youre away from it, even for just a minute.
- Always roll up the windows and
lock the car, even if its in front of your home.
- Never leave valuables in plain
view, even if your car is locked. Put them in the truck or at least out of
sight. Buy radio, tape and CD players that can be removed and locked in the
trunk.
- Park in busy, well-lighted areas.
- Dont leave personal
identification documents or credit cards in your vehicle.
- When you pay to park in a lot or
garage, leave just the ignition key with the attendant. Make sure no personal
information is attached. Do the same when you take your acar for repairs.
REMEMBER: THE POLICE WOULD RATHER
BE CALLED AND NOT NEEDED THAN NEEDED AND NOT CALLED.
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Dont become a victim of this
serious Crime.
Add Extra Protection
- Etch the Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) on the windows, doors, fenders and truck lid. This helps discourage
professional thieves who have to either remove or replace etched parts
before selling the car. Copy the VIN and your tag number on a card and keep
it in a safe place. If your vehicle is stolen, the police need this
information.
- Install a mechanical locking device
commonly called clubs, collars, or j-bars that locks to the steering wheel,
column, or brake to prevent the wheel from being turned more than a few
degrees.
Crime Prevention tips
from:
 The
National Crime Prevention Council
1700 K Street, N.W.
Second Floor
Washington D.C. 20006
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