Vehicle Theft Prevention

All U.S. cities experience auto theft problems. Historically, motor vehicle thefts have been primarily limited to carts on campus.

To protect your vehicle you should:

• Lock your car doors.
• Consider installing an alarm.
• Install and ignition or gas pump cut-off.
• Use a steering wheel locking device.
• Park in well-lit areas.
• Check the condition of your vehicle on a daily basis.

Thefts from vehicles are also a problem. This takes place when an individual uses their car as an auxiliary locker, office, or storage facility. Property left in plain sight is an invitation to a thief to steal. The window gets broken out, the property gets removed, and the thief is quickly gone. The solutions are simple.

• Do not leave anything of value in plain sight in your vehicle.
• Place property in the trunk.
• If you have a hatchback or a similar type vehicle, place all property nearest the back, then cover it with a blanket.
• Always roll up your windows and lock your car when you leave it.