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NICB Holiday Theft Report: Let's Be Thankful Vehicle Thefts Slow Down On Thanksgiving

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 23, 2020

The top five states for holiday vehicle thefts are California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Washington.

Key Points: 
  • The top five states for holiday vehicle thefts are California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Washington.
  • Warning Device the second layer of protection is a visible or audible device which alerts thieves that your vehicle is protected.
  • Immobilizing Device the third layer of protection is a device which prevents thieves from bypassing your ignition and hot-wiring the vehicle.
  • If the vehicle is moved, the system will alert the owner and the vehicle can be tracked via computer.