Posted on September 27, 19104 at 16:47:54:
Nine out of 10 vehicles stolen this year in Takoma Park did not use any secondary security for protection. Reports show that 13% were taken using the owners keys and 16% weren't even locked.
Don't gamble with your car. See the Maryland Hot Car and talk to a COP officer about protecting your car. This model demonstrates most of the available auto-theft deterrents available.
Sat., Oct. 2 Hampshire Towers Apartments, 7333 New Hampshire Avenue, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Takoma/Langley Crossroads Shopping Center, University Blvd. & New Hampshire 2 - 4 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 3 Old Takoma Street Festival, Tulip & Carroll Avenues, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Mon., Oct. 4 Washington Adventist Hospital, ER Entrance, 7600 Carroll, 3-5 p.m.
7500-7700 blocks of Maple Avenue 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Find out how easy and inexpensive it can be to protect one of your biggest investments. To schedule a talk on auto theft prevention for your neighborhood group, contact Sgt. Gilbert of the COP Team at 301/891-7142 or your Sector Specialist.