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LAPD - Van Nuys Area
Wednesday June 5th, 2013 :: 01:30 p.m. PDT

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Vehicle Theft Prevention. Did you Know?

Did you Know?

1. 40-50% of vehicle theft is due to driver error.
2. The top two months for vehicle thefts are July and August.
3. Only about 56% of stolen vehicles are recovered.

The top ten reported stolen vehicles from NHTSA's 2008 theft rate data compilation are:

1. Dodge Charger
2. Pontiac G6
3. Chevrolet Impala
4. Chrysler 300
5. Infiniti FX35
6. Mitsubishi Galant
7. Chrysler Sebring
8. Lexus SC
9. Dodge Avenger
10. Kia Rio

The ten (10) U.S. States with the most stolen vehicles are:
1. California
2. Florida
3. Texas
4. New York
5. Illinois
6. Georgia
7. New Jersey
8. Maryland 9. North Carolina
10. Nevada

USE COMMON SENSE WHEN PARKING AND EXITING YOUR VEHICLE.

Take your key; don't leave it in or on your vehicle.
Close and lock all windows and doors when you park.
Park in well-lit areas - in a garage, if possible.
Never leave valuables in your vehicle, and specially in sight.

Address/Location
LAPD - Van Nuys Area
6240 Sylmar Ave
Los Angeles, CA 91401

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Emergency: 9-1-1

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