Nelsonville PD would like to remind motorists to protect their vehicles from catching the eyes of criminals, LOCK IT OR LOOSE IT

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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:

  1. Hyundai Elantra              
  2. Hyundai Sonata               
  3. Kia Optima                      
  4. Ford pickup (Full Size)               
  5. Kia Sportage                    
  6. Kia Forte              
  7. Chevrolet pickup (Full Size)                   
  8. Honda Accord                  
  9. Honda Civic                     
  10. Chevrolet Malibu