Preventing “crimes of opportunity” is easy. Most importantly, always remove items of value— especially guns and prescription drugs—and lock the vehicle.
Studies have shown that the vast majority of vehicles that are burglarized or stolen have been left unlocked. Don’t be the next victim. Here are several simple steps that everyone should follow:
- Always lock your vehicle, even when it’s parked in your driveway or garage.
- Always take your keys or fob with you.
- Never leave or hide a smart key, valet key, or spare key anywhere in or on your vehicle, no matter where you park it.
- Never leave your car running while unattended or unlocked.
- Close all your vehicle’s windows completely when parked.
- Always remove valuable personal property from the vehicle.
- And, to prevent a burglary of your home, secure the transmitter for your garage door opener.
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