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PD Moderator	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2011 1:52:13 PM Ignore PD Report Abuse Did you know the dog days of summer are prime time for auto theft? That’s right. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the top two months for vehicle theft are July and August! Car theft can happen anywhere and anytime, but it’s important to remember that often these are “crimes of opportunity” and it can be our own careless mistake that makes the ‘opportunity’ too good to resist! So a few words of advice may be in order… • Don’t leave your car running because “it’s just a quick stop at Dunkin Donuts” or, you’re “only running into the store for a LOTTO ticket” • Always take your key; don't leave it in or on your vehicle. • Close and lock all windows and doors... Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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Did you know the dog days of summer are prime time for auto theft? That’s right. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the top two months for vehicle theft are July and August!

Car theft can happen anywhere and anytime, but it’s important to remember that often these are “crimes of opportunity” and it can be our own careless mistake that makes the ‘opportunity’ too good to resist!

So a few words of advice may be in order…

• Don’t leave your car running because “it’s just a quick stop at Dunkin Donuts” or, you’re “only running into the store for a LOTTO ticket”

• Always take your key; don't leave it in or on your vehicle.

• Close and lock all windows and doors...

Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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koilaf Rookie Author Winnipeg Posts:25 Points:8,535 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2012 1:37:31 AM Ignore koilaf Report Abuse So the coldest states have the least vehicles stolen - is this because of the weather or are we just so much nicer - lol?
koilaf Rookie Author Winnipeg Posts:25 Points:8,535 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2012 1:37:28 AM Ignore koilaf Report Abuse So the coldest states have the least vehicles stolen - is this because of the weather or are we just so much nicer - lol?
Reishman Veteran Author Illinois Posts:384 Points:514,365 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Dec 19, 2011 11:37:39 PM Ignore Reishman Report Abuse Thieves steal things.
Trev71 Sophomore Author New Brunswick Posts:179 Points:30,260 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 19, 2011 9:23:39 AM Ignore Trev71 Report Abuse I mean no
Trev71 Sophomore Author New Brunswick Posts:179 Points:30,260 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 19, 2011 9:23:11 AM Ignore Trev71 Report Abuse Yes
Reishman Veteran Author Illinois Posts:384 Points:514,365 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2011 10:10:09 PM Ignore Reishman Report Abuse One cannot drive hot wheels.
SavingInNC Champion Author North Carolina Posts:5,778 Points:1,091,515 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2011 9:09:15 PM Ignore SavingInNC Report Abuse Burglar alarm
PhilnTX All-Star Author Dallas Posts:656 Points:434,580 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2011 10:26:42 AM Ignore PhilnTX Report Abuse I have a Ravelco device in my "weekend" car.
clpassenubye Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,359 Points:751,730 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 4, 2011 1:37:39 PM Ignore clpassenubye Report Abuse interesting read
badbonita Champion Author Syracuse Posts:6,214 Points:1,351,760 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Nov 3, 2011 8:25:32 AM Ignore badbonita Report Abuse Must have missed this when it originally came out but it is even more vital now that colder weather is soon to arrive in parts of the country and people will want to leave their car running to keep the heat blasting.
orden Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,433 Points:512,310 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2011 1:23:16 PM Ignore orden Report Abuse good info
clpassenubye Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,359 Points:751,730 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2011 1:00:34 PM Ignore clpassenubye Report Abuse common sense for most
luwachris Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,082 Points:224,370 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2011 10:51:42 AM Ignore luwachris Report Abuse I take my keys out and lock my car when I'm pumping gas and my now teen is in the car I've done it since she was an infant and It's a habit I don't intend to break so no matter the age of the person in the car with me when I'm getting gas they get locked in LOL.
clpassenubye Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,359 Points:751,730 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 29, 2011 2:02:30 PM Ignore clpassenubye Report Abuse Good info
GotGasses Rookie Author North Carolina Posts:53 Points:21,025 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2011 6:23:20 PM Ignore GotGasses Report Abuse Use common sense!!
dacofa Champion Author Nevada Posts:5,371 Points:1,147,905 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2011 10:45:35 AM Ignore dacofa Report Abuse Arm yourself.
TekWare Champion Author Toronto Posts:3,151 Points:670,950 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2011 7:40:32 AM Ignore TekWare Report Abuse I never leave the car running. I have anti-theft wheel locks and the Club.
f250jbh Sophomore Author California Posts:208 Points:184,425 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 6:16:57 PM Ignore f250jbh Report Abuse I have an electric fuel pump on my truck. I have installed a switch out of the way that has to be on to run the pump. I turn it off if i think iam in an un safe spot OR leave the truch anywhere for a long time .. It will run till the fuel is gone from the carb and thats all folks ...."sorry if iam blocking you BUT i just stole this truck and it quit right here ......"
clpassenubye Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,359 Points:751,730 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 4:22:28 PM Ignore clpassenubye Report Abuse good info
MunchkinNM All-Star Author New Mexico Posts:968 Points:154,500 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 4:16:05 PM Ignore MunchkinNM Report Abuse Already do these but thanks for the info! I have seen many do all of thee above. [Edited by: MunchkinNM at 9/1/2011 4:21:23 PM EST]
kdog311 Champion Author Dallas Posts:3,816 Points:693,595 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2011 8:57:40 AM Ignore kdog311 Report Abuse Good advice.
livable1 Champion Author New York Posts:2,323 Points:283,265 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2011 11:50:41 PM Ignore livable1 Report Abuse ok
Poss_D Sophomore Author Louisiana Posts:236 Points:101,540 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2011 11:06:59 PM Ignore Poss_D Report Abuse I see cars running with no one around at least a couple times per week.
york29 Rookie Author California Posts:69 Points:56,540 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2011 6:23:11 PM Ignore york29 Report Abuse yes i alway do lock and alarm on..
JENNYHK Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,631 Points:711,595 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2011 5:58:10 PM Ignore JENNYHK Report Abuse This is called common sense-I can't believe someone needed to write this!
Eric2448 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,131 Points:230,900 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2011 10:04:31 AM Ignore Eric2448 Report Abuse yea
livable1 Champion Author New York Posts:2,323 Points:283,265 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2011 11:43:39 PM Ignore livable1 Report Abuse ok
CivicMindedCA All-Star Author Sacramento Posts:535 Points:126,380 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2011 10:42:38 AM Ignore CivicMindedCA Report Abuse If you have aluminum alloy wheels like I do on my Honda, consider wheel locks. I had one stolen a while ago. Just make sure you keep the key handy, if you have to change a tire or take the car into the shop!
Pete12 Champion Author Albany Posts:4,868 Points:1,642,305 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2011 2:17:02 PM Ignore Pete12 Report Abuse I lock my vehicle every time I get out of it.
ilovebargains Sophomore Author California Posts:136 Points:251,110 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2011 2:03:11 PM Ignore ilovebargains Report Abuse Yes, it is tempting when it is hot to leave the windows cracked but that is all they need to get in. I have a car alarm but when you are in the store you do not hear it go off and they have your vehicle before you know it. With this economy and people out of work they find ways to make money for their needs. Sad to say but the worst the economy the worse the theft!
CIWS Champion Author London Posts:2,417 Points:580,250 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2011 8:01:32 PM Ignore CIWS Report Abuse the club works
LEGION57 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:1,676 Points:283,110 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2011 3:16:10 PM Ignore LEGION57 Report Abuse Yeah the 'Club' is great for keeping the crooks away. Fake alarm stickers sound interesting but don't most cars have an annoying car alarm nowadays? All common sense things to do but lazy sloppy stupid folks mess up all the time. Democrats I reckon. LOL
dacofa Champion Author Nevada Posts:5,371 Points:1,147,905 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2011 11:42:57 AM Ignore dacofa Report Abuse Because the law does nothing even when they catch these thieves, it's time we did something. Go back to the good old days and find a tall tree and a short rope and hang them. Steal a man's horse and you get a rope necktie.
Throroughbred Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,031 Points:1,210,770 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2011 11:54:51 PM Ignore Throroughbred Report Abuse Only makes sense.
CIWS Champion Author London Posts:2,417 Points:580,250 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2011 4:53:11 PM Ignore CIWS Report Abuse Paranoia and common sense are a healthy combo.
feldos Champion Author Florida Posts:2,640 Points:549,000 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2011 11:06:43 AM Ignore feldos Report Abuse Really!?!?! Locking the car with windows up and not leaving key in ignition will decrease chance of car theft???? Who knew? Is there anyone alive over age 16 who DOESN'T know this stuff already?
masonco Champion Author Michigan Posts:12,407 Points:1,827,255 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2011 8:50:00 AM Ignore masonco Report Abuse Just reposted it on my FB page.
Dr Gas Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:358,080 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2011 8:35:54 AM Ignore Dr Gas Report Abuse Damn - I was going to leave the car running, with the windows down, and the AC on while I went into the store and got my groceries for the week. That way when I got back the car would have had a chance to cool down. Now I'll have to find another way!!!! Damn!
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:3,540 Points:746,095 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2011 8:14:36 AM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse If you do either of the first 2, you deserve to have your car stolen and the insurance should not pay for it. It really irks me when people leave their kids in the running car, so not only is the car stolen, the kids are too.
davenles Champion Author Texas Posts:3,186 Points:716,710 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2011 11:53:42 PM Ignore davenles Report Abuse I would hope everyone is already doing these
NHLiveFree Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:11,076 Points:1,620,255 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2011 11:38:19 PM Ignore NHLiveFree Report Abuse I still think a dog driving and getting into an accident is much more interesting than this article PD.
rbrk02 Champion Author Rhode Island Posts:5,730 Points:815,280 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2011 11:23:16 PM Ignore rbrk02 Report Abuse All common sense. Too bad common sense isn't so common....
kame2c Champion Author Portland Posts:5,620 Points:193,725 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2011 11:20:09 PM Ignore kame2c Report Abuse This is a great reminder...doesn't hurt to be forewarned!
schatzila Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,934 Points:1,013,695 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2011 11:13:17 PM Ignore schatzila Report Abuse Uh, duh.
Cashless Champion Author Akron Posts:3,510 Points:732,355 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2011 10:30:12 PM Ignore Cashless Report Abuse I keep a pile of fake poop(looks very real) in my glove box. Each and everytime I get out of my car I remove the poop from the glove box and place it in the center of the drivers seat. Nobody I mean nobody has ever messed around with my car. It really works.
kag2010 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:5,244 Points:1,017,810 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2011 9:50:29 PM Ignore kag2010 Report Abuse don't leave your keys in the ignition.
borikua787 Veteran Author Oklahoma Posts:340 Points:129,980 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2011 9:25:43 PM Ignore borikua787 Report Abuse use the club and don't leave your keys in the ignition.
Ahking Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,497 Points:601,520 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2011 9:18:13 PM Ignore Ahking Report Abuse Let's ban locks on cars so anyone can drive any car off. There is no need to look for yours. There is no market for cars. We all poll our money and can use any car. No profit, no theft.
nervous Sophomore Author Ventura Posts:221 Points:4,545 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2011 8:25:51 PM Ignore nervous Report Abuse My 12' female Boa in van is a pretty good deterant for unlawfull entry. Girl freind wont let me keep inside house.
BuckyTJones Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:4,932 Points:967,950 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2011 8:16:15 PM Ignore BuckyTJones Report Abuse Sounds like to me there should be a special hunt for those two months. Anyone that has passed Hunters Safety Course can participate.