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A professional car theif can steal any car but why make it easy for them when there are many simple things that car owners can do to help prevent their car from being stolen.

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) states that over 5 million vehicles are stolen each year. These statistics suggest that car theft is the second-most popular felony second only to being a drug dealer. If the vehicle theft "industry" were organized as a single company, its net worth would rank it in the top 60 largest corporations in the nation and undoubtedly one of the most profitable as well.

Most states have started their own task force, which is made up of key members in law enforcement agencies, insurance companies, and other business and community organizations who share the common goal of reducing vehicle theft. While their goals all include finding ways to reduce the number of stolen vehicles, results are designed to also include an overall reduction in crime and lower insurance premiums statewide.

A professional car theif can steal any car but why make it easy for them? There are many simple things that car owners can do to help prevent their car from being stolen. Start with locking your car doors. Some may say this is stating the obvious, however, it is a fact that about 20% of car owners do not lock their car doors on a regular basis.

Remember to remove your keys from the ignition and close all windows as well. Turn your tires toward the curb and park in a public, well-lighted area. Over 65% of stolen vehicles are recovered each year but often it is a simple process to avoid being a victim in the first place.

CHOOSING A CAR

In an effort to discourage theft perhaps it would be noteworthy to look at the type of vehicles at the top of a thief's shopping list and avoid purchasing those vehicles if you live in a high theft area or reside in a port or border community.

If you think that new and flashy sports cars would be at the top of a thief's list you would be wrong....