Criminals are always looking for a quick opportunity to steal a vehicle. By taking the following precautions you can prevent your vehicle from being stolen:

Never leave your keys in your car, always lock your car, never leave your car running, never leave personal belongings visible( ie, laptop, iPods, phones etc), park in well lighted areas, park in attended lots and leave only the ignition/door key with the attendant, completely close your windows when parking, turn wheels to the side in driveways and parking lots, disable your vehicle when leaving it, etch vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on all windows and engrave expensive accessories - to prevent thieves from disposing of them, install alarm, install a kill switch, and always be on the alert. This Crime Tip is brought to you by the Royal Bahamas Police Force.