Auto Theft Prevention

Motor vehicle theft has increased substantially in the past number of years. It is a Multi-Billion Dollar business in North America annually and the problem keeps getting worse. Please follow these simple tips to help prevent Auto Theft, and let our police get on with more important issues. 

Together, we can make a difference!

To Help Prevent Auto Theft:

  1. Always lock your car and take your keys with you even when parked at your residence. We call it Lock it or Lose it!

  2. Never hide a spare key on the vehicle.

  3. Use motion-sensor lights around your home and near your vehicle.

  4. Park in a well lit area.

  5. Park in attended lots, or parking garages.

  6. Park as close to the open business as you can.

  7. Roll up the windows completely.

  8. Avoid leaving a vehicle parked in unattended parking lot for a long time.

  9. Never have a tag with your name and address on key ring.

  10. Place valuables out of sight.

  11. Always park with wheels turned toward the curb.

  12. Always engage the parking brake.

  13. If you have a garage - use it and lock the car while it’s inside.

  14. Lock your garage door, and do not give out the code.

  15. Do not - leave the car running while it is unattended.

  16. Do not - leave the car running while it is unattended.

  17. Do not leave vehicle registration/title in the vehicle.

  18. Hide a business card or two down door panels, and under seats.

  19. Etch the VIN (vehicle identification number) on windows, under hood and trunk, and onto expensive accessories.

  20. Disable your vehicle when leaving it unattended for an extended period of time e.g. remove coil wire, ignition fuse, or rotor distributor. (ask your mechanic and get him to show you)
    NEVER EVER leave the keys in the ignition - unless your are driving. 

  21. USE AN ANTI-THEFT DEVICE - We recommend the CLUB because it seems to deter the crooks. There are other visible deterrents such as audible alarms, steering column locks, theft deterrent decals as well as ignition and fuel kill switches. Any indication of an alarm or anti-theft device will probably make the auto thief look for another vehicle to steal.

  22. WHAT TO DO - If your vehicle is broken into, or stolen, inform the police immediately. Ensure you give them the correct information on your vehicle i.e. make, model color, style, correct VIN and License Plate number.

Stolen vehicles are most often used to commit other crimes. Quick action by you may not only aid in the recovery of your vehicle, but you may help prevent another crime.

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