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What is Lock-Take-Hide???

Vehicle burglary and auto theft, in most cases, are crimes of opportunity that could easily be avoided. Unfortunately, a few simple missteps could lead to you becoming a victim of these crimes. The Lock-Take-Hide campaign encourages citizens to spend a few extra seconds safeguarding their vehicle. By following these few simple suggestions - you will greatly reduce your chances of falling victim to this crime.

Lock

• Lock your car. Leaving your doors and windows unlocked is just what a thief wants and makes it easy to steal your property or your car. Even if you are leaving your car, or your house, or your bike, or anything else for ‘just a minute…… lock it.  A minute is all a thief needs to walk away with your stuff.

Take

• Take your keys with you so a potential thief won’t be tempted to take your car.  And don’t be tempted to hide a spare in or around the car.  Thieves know all the tricks and hiding places. Take the keys.........keep the car.

Hide

• Hide your belongings. The old sayings “Out of sight, Out of Mind” and “Better Safe than Sorry” are still good advice.  Leaving valuables in plain sight only tempts a would be thief. Don’t leave items, such as phones, CD’s, MP3 players, DVD’s, purses and other valuables, in your vehicle. If you must leave items in your vehicle, like when you’re traveling, make sure things are hidden out of sight.  And, hide them before you get to your destination.  After all, it doesn't’ do much good to hide them, if the thief watches you while you hide your stuff.

The Lock-Take-Hide campaign also encourages businesses within our city to participate in the program by placing the Lock-Take-Hide signs in visible areas throughout their parking lots. All signs are provided free of charge, courtesy of the Victoria Police Department.

Download our brochure here.

If your business is interested in participating in the program, contact us at (361)485-3808.