- Don't leave personal identification, vehicle registration or insurance certificates, or credit cards in your vehicle.
- Remove valuables and shopping bags from view. This includes loose change and electronic devices such as Ipods, cell phones and GPS navigation systems.
- Never leave your vehicle running and unattended.
- Always close windows all the way and lock the doors.
- Park in well lit areas with pedestrian traffic. Park your vehicle facing the street. Anyone tampering with it is more likely to be seen.
- Engrave your vehicle registration number on the stereo system, wheel rims, tools, etc.
- Don’t hide spare keys in your vehicle — they can be found. And never put your name or address on your house or car keys.
- If you have a garage, use it. Lock both the vehicle and garage.
- Consider installing anti-theft devices.
If your vehicle has been stolen or broken into…
Report the theft to the police online or by calling 613-236-1222 ext 7300. The police will need a complete description of your vehicle. Keep the following information saved in a safe place:
- Year
- Make
- Model
- Colour
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Plate number
- Ignition key number
- Insurance company
- Policy number
- Telephone
- Any outstanding features, dents, scratches
- Contents of the vehicle (e.g., stereo system)
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