Facts

• Every 33 seconds a car is stolen.
• More than one million cars are stolen each year.
  • 40% have keys in the ignition.
  • 80% are unlocked.
  • Most are stolen by young opportunists.

Keep Your Car From Being a Statistic

• Always lock your doors.
• Roll your windows up tight.
• Install tapered interior door lock buttons.
• Park in heavily-traveled areas.
• Engrave an identifying number on a hidden place on the car and on any valuable components to help the police identify recovered property.
• Do not leave any valuables in sight.
• Do not hide spare keys, they can be found.
• Do not think it cannot happen to you.

If you have any questions or need more tips on protecting your car, please contact the Roswell Police Department at 770-640-4100.