Monday 17 October 2011

Auto theft

Auto theft is when someone steals someone elses car.
People steal cars for 2 reasons, there are stolen for transportation, meaning to help the person get someone else. Others are stolen for there parts.

Top 5 cars being stolen in Canada- Honda Civic, Cadillac Escalade, Acura RSX, Acura Integra, Audi S4 Quattro.(these are from 2009)

Top 10 places in Canada for car theft- Winnipeg(MB), Abbotsford(BC), Edmonton(AB), Regina(SK), Calgary(AB), Vancouver(BC), Saskatoon(SK), Montreal(QC), London(ON), Hamilton(ON), Cars are mostly stolen in Winnipeg(MB).( these are from(2007)

How to prevent your car from being targeted(stolen)- Always roll up windows and lock car when leaving it, Put keys in pocket or purse as soon as you lock it up, (20%) of cars being stolen have the keys in the car, Do not leave valuable items such as laptops, sports equipment or packages in clear view, If you park in your own private garage, make sure you lock both the garage and your car, install an electronic immobilizer in your car.

Approximately 146,000 motor vehicle thefts, an average of about 400 stolen vehicles per day.

  • a global problem

  • profitable for criminals

  • expensive for law-abiding citizens

  • dangerous and a threat to our safety
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