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In 2015, there was a auto theft every six-and-a-half minutes where the driver left the keys or fob inside.

By Jayleen R. Heft | Updated on November 10, 2016

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Last year, a vehicle was reported stolen once every 45 seconds in the United States, according to the Des Plaines, Illinois-based National Insurance Crime Bureau.

And one out of every eight thefts was a pretty simple for the thief. There was a theft every six-and-a-half minutes where the driver left the keys or fob inside.

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Jayleen R. Heft

Jayleen Heft is the digital content editor for PropertyCasualty360.com. Contact her at [email protected]

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