When cold weather approaches Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police remind you of a few simple steps for protecting your vehicle against thefts and break-ins.
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Always lock your vehicle.
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Avoid running unoccupied vehicles to warm them up.
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Check that all vehicle windows and doors are tightly sealed and locked.
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Hide or remove all valuables. Valuables that cannot be removed should be completely out of sight.
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Never leave weapons in unoccupied vehicles.
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Never leave keys inside of the vehicle. Spare vehicle keys and even keys to residences, businesses or storage facilities could appeal to thieves.
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Park in well-lit areas.
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Report all suspicious activity to police.
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Maintain records of serial numbers or other identifying marks of valuables you may leave in the vehicles.
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