Resident Crime Prevention Crime Prevention for Your Car Theft From Auto is a form of burglary where a subject breaks into a car to steal something inside, such as the stereo. Theft from auto is also defined as a part, such as a hood ornament, hubcap, or other item is stolen off of a car. Auto Theft is when an entire car is stolen.
Auto theft is on the rise nationwide.
Car Jacking is a form of robbery where a car is taken by force. This type of robbery, while highly publicized, is actually quite rare. Keep all doors and windows locked. Lock all valuables in the trunk, out of sight, when your vehicle is parked. Make sure you have plenty of gas and windshield washer fluid.