AutoTheft

The Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) was established by the Texas 72nd Legislature in June 1991, to create a statewide effort for the reduction of vehicle theft.The ATPA program is an innovative approach toward preventing and reducing auto theft related offenses by directing resources at the root causes while building a community prevention model. Efforts are aimed at helping reduce the incidence of auto theft through enhanced law enforcement efforts and increased public awareness.


Watch your car


Auto Theft Prevention Tips

1. DO NOT leave your vehicle unsecured!
2. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE RUNNING OR WITH THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION-NOT EVEN FOR A "FEW" SECONDS!!
3. Try and park in well-lit areas.
4. Keep valuables and packages out of sight.
5. Use theft deterrents-car alarms, steering wheel locks (Club type), kill switches.



Participate in the statewide H.E.A.T.
(Help End Auto Theft) Program.

The HEAT program is a statewide vehicle registration progam aimed at reducing auto theft during nighttime hours. (In Austin over 40% of all vehicles stolen are in the late evening to early morning hours). Vehicle owners not normally using their vehicles between 1 and 5 a.m. sign an agreement allowing peace officers to verify ownership if they observe the vehicle being driven during those hours. Two HEAT stickers are placed on the vehicle identifying HEAT participation.

HEAT


December 1996

ATPA Auto Theft Most List

DAYS-Most thefts occurred on Mondays and Saturdays.
DAY-The day with the most reported thefts was Monday.

TIME
6 a.m.-2 p.m. (26%)
2 p.m.-10 p.m.(44%)This is the first time in over two years that this
10 p.m.-6 a.m.(30%) time period was number one for thefts.

WHERE
1. Apartment parking lots
2. Public streets
3. Private driveways
4. Misc. parking lots

MAKE
1. Chevy
2. Buick
3. Olds
4. Ford

MODELS
1. Chevy Pick up
2. Buick Le Sabre/Regal
3. Olds Cutlass
4. Ford Pick up

TOP 25 STOLEN CARS:


The top 25 stolen vehicles in 1998:


1. 1989 Toyota Camry
2. 1988 Toyota Camry
3. 1990 Toyota Camry
4. 1994 Honda Accord EX
5. 1990 Honda Accord EX
6. 1997 Toyota Corolla
7. 1992 Honda Accord LX
8. 1995 Honda Accord EX
9. 1991 Toyota Camry
10. 1996 Honda Accord EX
11. 1991 Honda Accord EX
12. 1988 Honda Accord LX
13. 1996 Honda Accord LX
14. 1997 Ford F150 4x2 XL pickup
15. 1995 Ford Mustang
16. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice
17. 1989 Honda Accord LX
18. 1981 Honda Accord LX
19. 1987 Toyota Camry
20. 1991 Acura Legend
21. 1996 Toyota Corolla
22. 1989 Chevrolet C/K 4x2 pickup
23. 1992 Honda Accord EX
24. 1990 Honda Accord LX
25. 1994 Honda Accord LX





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