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Early this year, Wisconsin has experienced a spike of car theft incidents that were due in part of the cold temperature. It sounds absurd, but the local District 7 police saw a 43% increase in motor vehicle thefts and many of them were perpetrated by local students. Car theft trends According to the police, the students were lured by the fact that most of those cars were left running by their car owners. Because of the cold weather, local residents were trying to heat their cars, but in that split second they left their cars vulnerable to car theft. Shellee Lubus, a police officer in District 7 was quoted in JSOnline, a local newspaper stating, “Kids that have to walk to school, they’ll walk through the alleys. They’ll find somebody that’s got their car running left unattended. It’s just a quick, easy way to get to school. They’ll leave the car within a block or two of school. Really, the main reason it’s gone up that dramatically is that people are being lazy,” she said. Most popular stolen cars in Wisconsin In 2010 the National Insurance Crime Bureau released data that revealed the cars that were favoured by thieves in the local state; 2000 Dodge Caravan 1994 Honda Accord 1995 Honda Civic 1999 Dodge Intrepid 1994 Plymouth Voyager 1994 Chevrolet full-size pickup 1997 Ford Taurus 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass/Supreme/Ciera 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix 1995 Toyota Camry Car theft tips Protect yourself from being a victim of car theft and instil a vigilant awareness about your car safety. Always remember to lock your cars at all times. Don’t leave...Aug 3, 2012 | News
In 2010, there were 2,361 reported motor vehicle theft incidents in West Virginia. Even though it might seem like a fraction compared to other states, it is still a number worth noting. Up to now, car theft incidents occurs daily in West Virginia, and they range from simple car theft to ultimate carjacking. Car theft trends Just recently, the local police have dealt with various forms for car theft in West Virginia. A few months ago, there were two thieves that broke into a local car dealership and stole two cars from their roster of supplies. The local police caught them and they were charged with two felony counts of grand larceny. Another car theft incident involved a much more aggressive measure. A local resident was fortunate enough to have his stolen car back; however its condition was another story. His Mustang was working just fine the day before he was victimized, and now it is now completely stripped of its trunk, motor, transmission and lights. Car theft prevention tips It’s been known that car theft has an opportunistic nature. Most of the times, cars are stolen right outside a person’s home, and most of these times those cars had been left vulnerable and without protection. There might not be a complete guarantee, but instilling a vigilant attitude about car safety can make the world of difference Do make sure to check at all times on your car’s vulnerable spots. Always lock your doors. Never leave your keys in its ignition. Take your valuables away with you at all times. Help spread awareness in your city With this knowledge...Aug 2, 2012 | News
It’s that time of the year for the annual National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) “Hot Spots” auto theft survey, and unfortunately Anderson, South Carolina has jumped from 33 to number 8 for this year’s list. Surprising news for Anderson residents Although nine vehicles were swiped from the local city of South Carolina, the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office was a little bit surprised of their ranking when the survey was released early this week. Even with this news, the local police are feeling more confident with the new year, as they claim that there were far fewer car theft incidents compared to 2011. Car theft trends Car theft is truly a dangerous thing to experience, and even more of a nuisance once you’ve been a victim of this type of property crime. Did you know that most car theft occurs because car owners have been pretty careless with their cars? Most of the reported car theft incidents has been due to improperly locked cars and forgotten keys. Car theft prevention tips Car theft safety stems from common sense. It is essential that you consciously check your cars each time you leave it anywhere. Make sure that your car doors are locked. Never leave your car keys in its ignition and never leave any valuables behind. Help spread awareness in your city With this knowledge in hand, you can help keep your city safe by placing the copyright and trademark protected signs and designs on your property or in your area. You can also make custom sign donations to your local police department and they will disperse them to businesses and in parks...Aug 1, 2012 | News
Did you know that in 2010, there were 359 carjacking offenses in the state of New Jersey? Out of all those incidents, there were 405 victims that included passengers and drivers. It’s an alarming trend, as not only did the numbers increased from the previous years, most of the carjacking incidents involve the use of firearms. New Jersey carjacking by the numbers Here’s an overview of the state of carjacking in New Jersey: – 88% of the stolen vehicles were registered in the state – BMW made up the 11% of the stolen vehicles – The majority of the incidents occurred at a residential area – The most popular month for carjacking incidents was in December – 73% of the stolen vehicles were recovered Car theft trends Carjacking is just one of the many forms of car theft that can be found in New Jersey. Just recently, the state was part of the car theft ring that was apprehended by local officials. The suspects were found to be guilty of stealing 108 cars that were mostly luxury cars that they had shipped and sold to shady brokers. Car safety tips Indifference is the last thing that you should feel regarding auto theft. Though, in most cases, a large percentage of people forget that auto theft results from opportunistic situations. Vigilance is important in keeping your cars safe. Always remember to lock your doors, take your keys out and never leave any valuables behind. Help spread awareness in your city With this knowledge in hand, you can help keep your city safe by placing the copyright and trademark protected signs and...