Pickups are the most stolen vehicles

July is “Watch Your Car Month” in Texas, and the Dallas Police Department is advising citizens to remember a few simple tips to keep their vehicle and valuables safe.

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  • Always lock your vehicle and take your keys.
  • Never leave your car running and unattended.
  • Park in a well-lit area.
  • Take valuables with you when you are not in your vehicle.
  • Keep valuables out of sight.
  • Give parking attendants the ignition key only. Keep your trunk and glove box locked at all times, using a separate key for the ignition when possible.
  • Install an anti-theft device.

According to Insurify.com, pickup trucks are the favorites of many thieves. Their parts sell for a premium on the black market, and bad guys use them for future crime sprees. Pickups are the most stolen body type in 30 of 50 states.

Here’s the current national Top Ten list for most stolen vehicle:

  • 10. 2001 Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee
  • 9. 2001 Dodge Pickup
  • 8. 2018 GMC Dodge Pickup
  • 7. 2017 Toyota Corolla
  • 6. 2017 Nissan Altima
  • 5. 2017 Toyota Camry
  • 4. 2004 Chevrolet Pickup
  • 3. 2006 Ford Pickup
  • 2. 1997 Honda Accord
  • 1. 2000 Honda Civic.

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    Blogger CAROL TOLER and her husband, Toby, are the parents of four LHHS graduates. She has an MBA from SMU and is the proud recipient of the Exchange Club of LH's Unsung Hero Award and Councilman McGough's Blake Anderson Public Service Award. She received LHHS PTA's Extended Service Award, FMJH PTA's Charger Award and a Life Membership from the LHFC PTA. She has moderated candidate debates for Dallas Mayor, Dallas City Council and RISD Trustee races and taught seminars on garnering publicity for nonprofits. She completed training with Dallas Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation and Inside RISD, and she's a sustaining member of LH Women's League. She has served on the boards of After8 to Educate, Dallas Free Press, Healing Hands Ministries and Camp Sweeney and chaired fundraisers for multiple Dallas nonprofits. Email ctoler@advocatemag.com.