Madison Park

How to Help Prevent Larceny Of Auto

Follow These Tips When Parking

CRIME PREVENTION TIPS
HELP PREVENT LARCENY OF AUTO
• Always lock your car
• Close the windows
• Never leave your car unattended with the engine running
• Do not hide spare keys in or under the vehicle. They can be found
• Secure your vehicle tag with one-way screws
• Invest in an alarm system or theft deterrent device
• Have your VIN etched on all the windows of the car
• Do not leave valuables in plain view
• Never leave registration/insurance card in the vehicle
Parking Tips
• Park in a secured well lighted area
• If parking in the street park with wheels turned sharply toward the curb
• Avoid leaving your vehicle in public parking lots for an extended period of time
• Always use your emergency break and leave the transmission in park, manual transmission should be left in gear
• If your vehicle is front-wheel drive pull forward into your driveway, if it is rear wheel drive back into your driveway