According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a vehicle is stolen in the United States every 44 seconds. Car theft prevention should always be on the mind of every car owner.
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Always keep track of the keys and never leave them in places accessible to thieves. Leave spare keys at home, far from the main door of the house, and preferably in the bedroom. Avoid resting primary keys on key-holders near the main door as well.
If there isn’t anyone behind the wheel, turn off the engine. Car owners often leave their cars running on their driveway, then head back inside their homes to finish their morning coffee or fix their bags. This mistake invites burglars and saves them time to break into the car with minimal effort.
Park in well-lit areas to deter criminals. Parking near security cameras and entrances of establishments can provide car owners added layers of protection.
Valuables are thief magnets or eye candies; never leave them inside the car. Mobile phones, tablets, laptops, purses, and even loose change are all temptations for break-ins. If a person has to leave valuables inside the car, this should be placed in the trunk, under the seats, or any other area of the car not visible through the windows.
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Adam Quirk is experienced in the areas of investigation of drug diversion, violent crime, and bank robbery cases, and interviewing witnesses and interrogating suspects. Read other similar updates by subscribing to this blog.
