Here are a few tips to help you prevent becoming a victim of Auto-Theft this summer!
1) Hide your valuables. Smash-and-grab car burglars aren’t exactly criminal masterminds. Many simply act on impulse. So keep your valuable belongings with you, or out of sight. Car floors, dashboards and seats are not good places to leave items like purses, laptops, phones, etc.
2) Keep your car visible. The last thing thieves want is a crowd of onlookers to witness their crime. You can help prevent a burglary by parking your car in crowded areas, such as busy parking lots, well-lit areas, etc.
3) Make burglaries difficult. Smash-and-grab car burglars don’t want the complexity of a caper movie when stealing your iPod or cash. Every hurdle you can provide makes it more likely they’ll move on. Following this simple advice will give you an added layer of protection against car burglaries.
4) Don’t hand a car burglar your keys. Leaving your key on the dash or in the ignition is an invitation to a car burglar. And keep in mind that if you have a great hiding place for a spare key (in your wheel well or above your sun visor), a thief has thought of it, too.
5) Stow your belongings before you get there. Experienced thieves often stake out parking lots. Move valuable items, like shopping bags and laptops, to your trunk before you get to the parking lot.
6) Trust your instincts. If you see suspicious activity, find somewhere else to park. Don’t confront anyone: If you’re concerned, report your suspicions to an attendant or the police. By reporting suspicious activity to the proper authorities, you can help prevent others from becoming a victim of a car burglary or another crime.
Source: KHQ.COM
