“It won’t happen to me…No one would want to steal my old bomb”
Does this sound familiar? The reality is that it could happen to you as the majority of stolen vehicles are more than 10 years old.
Your stolen vehicle is not just a costly problem for you, it’s a costly problem for the community.
Stolen vehicles are commonly used to commit further offences within the community, some of which are serious criminal offences.
Most car thefts are opportunistic however, thieves do target homes to steal car keys. Some things you can do to reduce the risk of having your car stolen or broken into are:
Always locking your vehicle, including the boot and windows;
Remove all valuables and personal documents when leaving your car unattended;
Where possible use off street parking or secure parking;
Don’t hide spare house keys or car keys in your vehicle;
Never leave your car unattended with the keys in the ignition;
Take your
