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That&#8217;s an average of about 44 per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to the past few years, auto theft numbers continue to decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team is out there every day working to further reduce our region&#8217;s auto theft rate, but there are also things you can do to lessen your risk of becoming a victim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Remove or hide all valuables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lock your car<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t leave keys or fobs inside<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t leave your vehicle running unattended (exhaust in cold months makes these vehicles easy to spot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use anti-theft devices (alarm, kill switch, steering wheel lock)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Park in well-lit areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While it&#8217;s important for all vehicle owners to consider using an anti-theft device, we strongly encourage residents of apartment complexes to make this a priority because these complexes are a top target for car thieves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steering wheel locks are strongly recommended for owners of Hyundai and Kia models that are vulnerable to theft. 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