Description: Theft or attempted theft of motor vehicle. This includes all vehicles which can be registered as a motor vehicle in the state.
Auto Theft Facts
- More than two thirds of all auto thefts occur at night
- Over 328 vehicles were stolen in the city of Brooklyn Park in 2005
- The average loss of missing parts on recovered vehicles is $5,880
- It can take an expert auto thief as little as 7-seconds and one screwdriver to break into a car
What Attracts a Car Thief?
- Leaving your car unlocked or the windows down
- Leaving your keys in the car or a spare key hidden in the car
- Leaving your car unattended
- Parking in poorly lit places with low visibility
- Leaving valuables and packages in your car
- Cars not protected with an anti-theft device
How can I protect my Car?
- Don't leave your keys in your car
- Close your windows and lock your doors whenever you leave your car, regardless of how long you plan to be gone
- Park in well-lit areas
- Keep your car in a garage if you have one
- Park in lots that have attendants
- Use an anti-theft device whenever you leave your car
- When parking your car, turn your wheels toward the curb to make it more difficult for a thief to "tow" your car
- Use your emergency brake when you park
- Replace "T-shaped" door locks with straight locks so thieves cannot grab them with an implement through a crack in the window
- Immediately report any suspicious activity to the police at 9-1-1
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