Crime & Safety
Police Alert: How to Prevent Auto Related Thefts
The LAPD is offering these tips to prevent you from becoming targets for auto related thefts.
The Los Angeles Police Department Auto Detectives unit is offering steering wheel locks for $12.50. For additional information about this program please contact Van Nuys Auto Detectives at (818) 374-0020
Los Angeles Police Department
Van Nuys Division
would like to remind you....
Don't be a victim.
Safeguard your valuables
The following are tips to help you and your love ones become "hard targets" for auto related thefts:
1. Lock your vehicle
2. Close all windows completely
3. Never leave the vehicle running unattended
4. Park in well-lit locations and avoid isolated areas
5. Install an alarm system
6. Install a steering wheel locking device. (i.e. "The Club")
7. When shopping, remove all valuables and put shopping bags in the trunk
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