| |
|
Dectective Condon from the San Antonio Police Vehicle Theft Department presented a very informative briefing. The following DO's and DON'Ts are the highlights of his briefing.
Above all he stressed was using common sense, the harder you make it for thieves to steal your vehicle, the less likelyhood that your vehicle will be stolen. Using theft deterance alarms, locking wheel nuts, etc. reduces the threat of someone stealing your vehicle.
DO's:
Take your keys,
Lock your vehicle
Park in a well-lit area
If you park in an attended lot, only leave the valet key
Close your car windows completely
Park with your wheels turned toward the curb
Check you rearview mirrorws before existing your vehicle
Always be cautious of surrounding obstructions and natural barriers that may be concealing a car jacker
Place a valuables in the trunk or out of sight
If possible, park at the ground level to avoid using stairs or elevators
Keep your vehicle insurance papers on your person, not in your vehicle
Sign up for the Texas H.E.A.T. Program (Help End Auto Theft) which allows the police to stop your vehicle during the hours of 1 A.M. to 5 A. M. to stop the vehicle during these hours as it will be assumed the vehicle may be stolen.
DON' T
Do not keep your vehicle registration in your carNever park in unattended or poorly lit parking lots
Do not leave outgoing or incoming mail in your vehicle
Never leave your house or vehicle keys inside the vehicle
Do not park next to suspicious vans, trucks, or dumpsters
Never hide a second set of keys in your vehicle