Nelsonville Police Department would like to remind motorists of the following tips to help protect their vehicles from catching the eyes of criminals:
- LOCK your vehicle and take the keys and key fobs with you.
- Do not leave any valuables in the car, especially in plain view.
- NEVER leave your vehicle running to cool down or warm up.
- Take a photo of your registration and remove personal documents from the car.
- It takes only seconds for a person to hop in a running car and drive off.
Did you know?
- A car is stolen every 45 seconds, in the United States.
- 25% of the vehicles stolen had keys inside the vehicle.
- 70% of the vehicles stolen were left unlocked.
- More than 66% of vehicle thefts occur at night.
- 95% of the vehicles stolen had no anti-theft devices.
The most frequently stolen vehicles for Ohio in 2022 were:
- Hyundai Elantra
- Hyundai Sonata
- Kia Optima
- Ford pickup (Full Size)
- Kia Sportage
- Kia Forte
- Chevrolet pickup (Full Size)
- Honda Accord
- Honda Civic
- Chevrolet Malibu