| single day, the police will always have a record of | | | | Carjack. This is the act of stealing a car or the |
| car crimes all around the metro. This can range | | | | car keys when the owner is present. It is indeed |
| from actual theft of the car or some accessories | | | | challenging to resist carjacking especially when the |
| like side view mirrors or wheel mags. In some | | | | thief is armed and you are in a non-crowded area. |
| situations, the personal belongings are the main | | | | Some drivers install a tracking device on the car |
| targets of thieves. Experienced thieves often | | | | to be able to locate it once stolen. Keep doors |
| have devices to make the crime quicker and | | | | locked and windows rolled up even if driving during |
| more discreet. | | | | the day. Be cautious when somebody tries to get |
| Common Crimes and How To Avoid Them | | | | your attention by flagging down in the middle of |
| Car Theft. Statistics show that for every 100,00 | | | | nowhere with very few people. |
| cars parked, criminals are targeting 480. This only | | | | Street Racing. This crime is common amongst |
| shows that car theft is so random, it can happen | | | | boys who race along public roads. This is done in |
| to anyone at any given time. Keep valuables out | | | | places where there are lots of other people who |
| of sight if you plan to leave them in the car. This | | | | might end up getting hurt. This is triggered when |
| causes temptation to any criminal that could be | | | | guys want to show off their dressed-up vehicles. |
| passing by. Spend on steering wheel lock. Park | | | | Sometimes, they also want to feel the thrill of |
| your car in a well-lit or well-guarded area. Never | | | | being chased by the police and doing something |
| forget to bring the keys with you. | | | | illegal. In some cases, street racing is used to |
| Car Clone. Some people refer to it as identity | | | | settle fights and earning big amounts of money. |
| theft. This crime is done by stealing a similar | | | | The government is keeping up with this common |
| car’s plate and copying the colour. In this | | | | crime by installing speed radars in hot spots. |
| manner, the fake car is able to commit crimes | | | | Unattended vehicles. In the UK, close to a million |
| whilst the owner of the cloned vehicle does the | | | | cars are stolen yearly. Never leave the key inside |
| hassle of applying for a new plate only to | | | | the car especially if it’s in plain view. |
| discover that his old plate under his name has | | | | People can be too trusting especially in familiar |
| been involved in several crimes. Instead of | | | | places, even if this is the case, never fail to lock |
| spending on vanity car accessories, buy a good | | | | the doors and windows rolled up. |
| quality plate cover. The thieves will have a hard | | | | With the great convenience it provides, owning a |
| time stealing the plate. Once discovered, report to | | | | car entails great responsibility. Always be alert |
| the police right away and ask for a reference | | | | whenever you’re outside of the house. |
| number. The reference number can help you | | | | To fully eliminate car crime incidents, report any |
| prove your innocence just in case it is needed. | | | | known car crimes that you witness even if it |
| This number has a date when you reported the | | | | does not concern your own vehicle. |
| crime. | | | | |