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AUTO THEFT REDUCTION
Your Vehicle is important to you. When it’s stolen, it not only causes you great inconvenience and expense, but also usually results in higher insurance rates, property damage, and may even involve injury or loss of life from resulting collisions. By following these important suggestions, you may deter a thief from stealing your vehicle. You hold the key to preventing vehicle theft.

Why are vehicles stolen?

  • To sell it in its entirety for parts. Thieves may take your vehicle out of the province or even the country 
  • Used for transportation and then abandoned 
  • Thieves may use it in other crimes, like robberies or break and enters 
  • Stolen vehicles may be given a false identification number and sold to unsuspecting persons 
  • Used in insurance fraud, e.g., the owner has the vehicle stolen and sold, takes a portion of the sale money and puts in a false claim with the insurance company.
Reducing the chance of vehicle theft 
  • Parking your vehicle: Turn off the ignition and take the keys with you. Never leave your keys, even for a few seconds. 
  • Park in a well-lighted and attended area, if possible 
  • Lock all parcels or valuables in the trunk, out of sight 
  • Lock doors and windows 
  • Turn the wheels to one side to make it difficult to tow 
  • Never leave the vehicle with the engine left running. A quick run into the cleaners, the store or for any reason while leaving your engine running gives thieves the opportunity to steal your vehicle.
When at home:
  • If you have a garage, use it and lock your car 
  • If you have a front-wheel drive model, park it front end first 
  • If you have a rear-wheel drive model, back it in 
  • Always set the emergency brake 
  • Never leave ownership or license documents in the car 
  • Drop a business card or address label down the door panels to assist police with the vehicle’s identification 
  • Never hide a spare key anywhere in or on your vehicle. Thieves know where to look 
  • Never attach vehicle identification or an address label to the keys 
  • Be aware of surroundings when driving, and keep all doors locked 
  • When you’re buying a used vehicle, if the deal sounds too good to be true, then it probably is! 
Record in a safe place……
  • Year, make, model and colour of your vehicle 
  • License and vehicle identification numbers 
  • Serial numbers of any special equipment 
  • Any dents or scratches that make your vehicle different from others 
If your vehicle is stolen……
  • Report it immediately to the police 
  • Provide police with identification or specific information about the vehicle or stolen valuables 
Join the Combat Auto Theft Program (CAT):
  • You agree to have your vehicle stopped by police if it is being operated during certain hours of the night. Call the Halton Regional Police for information. 
Invest in vehicle protection

You may want to consider purchasing anti-theft devices. Here are some suggestions.

  • Ignition kill switch— toggle switch spliced into ignition that disables your vehicle 
  • Fuel Kill Switch—switch spliced into fuel system wiring that stops fuels supply to the engine 
  • Steering Wheel Lock—stops the steering wheel from turning 
  • Gearshift Lock—disables shifting transmission 
  • Tire/Wheel Locks— tool wraps around tires/ wheels to immobilize vehicle 
  • Hood Locks—stops anyone from opening hood 
  • Steering Column Collar— protects steering column from ignition entry 
  • Electronic Alarms—those with “kill” switches are most effective 
  • Vehicle Tracking System—transmitter in the vehicle allows it to be tracked electronically.


Phone:  905-878-5511 or Halton CrimeStoppers* 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
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