Never leave your car running unattended.
Always keep your car doors locked, when driving or parked.
Always park in well-lit areas.
Don’t store firearms in your car.
Avoid leaving documents with your address in glove box. (Only keep the half of the registration slip without your address in your car.)
Don’t keep a spare set of keys in the car.
Keep all valuables in the trunk or hidden from view.
If you are approached, do not roll down the windows or open a door.
When buying a used vehicle, always check the VIN to ensure it hasn’t been stolen. Visit NICB for more information.
Manage your risk- buy comprehensive insurance that covers stolen vehicles. Also consider getting gap insurance.
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VIOLENT
A LOOKOUT
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS
ARMED WITH A WEAPON
Call 911 immediately and report the ongoing crime, and include important details like:
Free vehicle security software updates coming soon, as well as the manufacture is providing free steering wheel locks to owners of Hyundai and Kia owners in certain model and year ranges. Contact CATPA to learn more via cdps_CATPA@state.co.us For Hyundai View Here. For Kia View Here . Additional information the Kia settlement can be found Here.
Lock your truck and take your keys. Always.
Use trailer tongue locks that have additional security features above normal padlocks.
When not in use, if possible store your trailer in a secure area such as a fenced yard. Use tongue locks even when behind fences. If you live in a theft hot spot consider other trailer immobilizing devices.
More info on Trailer and Equipment theft Prevention Here
The Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority has supported Denver PD as they launch their new tracker app project learn more and sign up here
“Owner Apathy” or “Driver Apathy” is an action that makes a vehicle more susceptible or vulnerable to theft. Actions that contribute to Owner Apathy include leaving a vehicle unlocked, leaving an additional key in the vehicle, and additional physical security compromises that may create ease of entry or ease of ignition override. An additional aspect of Owner Apathy is “Puffing” or leaving a vehicle running unattended, known as, “puffing”. The exhaust vapors that come out of a running vehicle’s tailpipe in cold weather signals an easy steal to a thief, a puff of exhaust.
In Colorado, it’s illegal to leave your car running unattended unless you have a remote starter system in your vehicle and your keyless fob is far enough away that the car cannot be moved. Remember to keep the keyless fob in a safe place so the wrong hands can’t get to it.
Below is a list of resources to help you determine the status of the vehicle you are about to purchase.
Have the seller complete a VIN Inspection or VIN Certification before buying a vehicle. Colorado State Patrol offers VIN Inspections.
Check the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) before considering to purchase, to see if the vehicle is a stolen vehicle in Colorado.
Check the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to see if it matches the year, make, model and style of the vehicle
