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Earlier this afternoon, we issued a message containing vehicle safety tips during the cold winter months. Several people have asked for clarification regarding the following suggestion:

"Never leave the registration or title in your car. If stolen, it makes it easier for the thief to dispose of your vehicle. It can also make you a target for identity theft."

To help clarify this tip, the suggestion is that you don't leave or store these items in your vehicle. You are required by law to have the vehicle registration with you when you're driving the car, but you can accomplish this by making a copy and storing it in your wallet. At the very least, you can black out or remove your personal address while only leaving the owner's name visible on the registration document. Your pink slip should always be kept in a safe place such as a home safe or safety deposit box and never in the vehicle. As mentioned in the original message, this can help protect you from becoming a victim of identity theft. In addition, while it doesn't happen often, a criminal who has your home address along with a garage door opener from your vehicle, may seek further opportunity to gain access into your home.

Again, we apologize for the confusion.

Original message - https://local.nixle.com/alert/4516010/?sub_id=285648