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How to Prevent Motor Vehicle Theft

When you park your car, close the windows, lock the doors and take the key with you. ·

If you must leave a key with a parking attendant, leave only your vehicle's ignition key. ·

Install and use anti-theft devices, whether an alarm or a protective device like a club or a collar. Be sure to activate the device every time you leave your vehicle. ·Park only in well-lighted areas near other vehicles. ·Keep valuables out of sight, preferably locked away in the trunk.

·Don't hide a spare key in a magnetic key box; thieves know all the hiding places. ·At home, if possible, put your car away in a locked garage, or at least parked in the driveway. ·

If you have two cars and one of them is easy to break into, then park it in your driveway so the other car blocks it. ·

When you park your car, turn the front wheels to the left or right and put the emergency brake on. This locks the wheels, making it difficult for a thief to tow your car.