Tips to Prevent Car Theft
 Install an Anti-Theft Device. Examples include steering wheel locks, car alarms, and vehicle tracking systems.
Take Your Keys With You.
Lock Your Car and Completely Close Your Windows. Don't make it any easier for an auto thief to enter your vehicle.
Never Hide a Second Set of Keys in Your Car. Extra keys can be easily found if a thief takes time to look. It is common for auto thieves to break into cars and look for valet keys kept in the glove box.
Park in Well-lit Areas.
Park in Attended Lots. Auto thieves do not like witnesses and prefer unattended parking lots.
Avoid Parking in Long Term Parking Lots. These lots are an easy target for auto thieves.
Never Leave Your Car Running, Even if You'll Only be Gone For a Minute. Vehicles are commonly stolen at convenience stores, gas stations, ATMs, etc. Many vehicles are also stolen on cold mornings when the owner leaves the vehicle running to warm up.
Don't Leave Valuables in Plain View. Don't make your car a more desirable target and attract thieves by leaving valuables in plain sight.
If You Have a Garage, Use It. If you have a garage, take the time to use it rather than parking outside where your vehicle is more vulnerable. Make sure you lock your garage door.
A Publication of The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Daniel T. Satterberg, King County Prosecuting Attorney
This brochure available in PDF Format: Tips to Prevent Car Theft
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If you have any questions about CTI, please contact:
Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Shaya Calvo
516 Third Avenue, W554
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 296-9000
FAX: (206) 296-0955
E-Mail: shaya.calvo@kingcounty.gov
Dated: July 20, 2006
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