Never leave your car running unattended, even if it's just for a quick errand. And always close your windows completely when you leave the car. Opened or even slightly ajar windows are an easy target for an auto thief. (Photo: Shutterstock) Never leave your car running unattended, even if it's just for a quick errand. And always close your windows completely when you leave the car. Opened or even slightly ajar windows are an easy target for an auto thief. (Photo: Shutterstock)

A vehicle was reported stolen every 40.9 seconds in the United States in 2017.

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