Keeping Your Car Safe This Holiday Season
With holiday shopping in full swing, thieves are on the lookout for easy targets. This week, Duarte deputies gave shoppers a helpful reminder, though unused to weather the storm.
Deputies issued “friendly reminders,” not citations, to shoppers found leaving their turn it into a mobile vault.
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“Your cooperation will help,” the Sheriff’s station said in a post accompanying the image. “Together we can reduce opportunities for crime to occur. Please remember to lock your vehicle and remove personal property.
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How can people protect their cars from theft during the busy holiday season?
## Keeping Your Car Safe This Holiday Season
**Host:** Welcome back to the show! With the holidays upon us, we’re all out and about doing our shopping, but unfortunately, that also means thieves are on the lookout for easy targets. To talk about how to keep your car safe this season, we’re joined by Alex Reed, a safety expert from [Alex Reed Affiliation]. Welcome to the show!
**Alex Reed:** Thanks for having me!
**Host:** So, it seems like every year we hear about a spike in car thefts during the holidays. Can you tell us why that is?
**Alex Reed:** Absolutely. The holidays are a busy time for everyone, and that can make us a bit more distracted. We’re rushing to get our shopping done, often carrying multiple bags, and sometimes we forget to take simple precautions to keep our cars secure. Thieves know this, and they take advantage of these opportunities.
**Host:** That makes sense. What are some of the biggest mistakes people make that make their cars more vulnerable to theft?
**Alex Reed:** One of the biggest mistakes is leaving valuables in plain sight. Even something as simple as a purse or a shopping bag on the passenger seat can attract attention. Always lock your car, even if you’re just running into a store for a minute. And consider parking in well-lit areas, closer to stores, especially if you’re alone.
**Host:** Great advice! Are there any other measures people can take to protect themselves besides just being more aware?
**Alex Reed:** Absolutely. [Link this answer back to information in the provided search results if applicable] The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides some excellent resources on vehicle theft prevention. [Quote a specific statistic from the NHTSA source, if possible]. They recommend using anti-theft devices like steering wheel locks and car alarms, and making sure your car insurance covers theft.
**Host:** That’s really helpful. Any final tips for our viewers as we head into the busiest shopping season of the year?
**Alex Reed:** Just stay vigilant! Remember to lock your doors, hide your valuables, park in safe areas, and try not to be distracted. By taking a few simple precautions, you can enjoy the holidays without worrying about your car becoming a target for thieves.
**Host:** Excellent advice! Thanks so much for joining us today, Alex Reed.
**Alex Reed:** You’re welcome!
