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Do you ever leave valuables in your vehicle, in plain sight? We’ve all been there. We’re just running inside for a moment so it’s okay to leave your purse in your vehicle right? It actually only takes a second for you to become a victim of theft. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) recommends that you hide valuables out of sight, such as in the glove box or trunk if you are leaving them in your car. 

Here are some other tips:

• Park in well-lit areas.
• Close and lock all windows and doors when you park.
• Do not leave your keys in your vehicle.
• Do not leave the area while your vehicle is running.
• If your vehicle is stolen, call law enforcement and your insurer immediately because reporting a vehicle as soon as possible after it is stolen increases the chance of recovery.
  

What should you do if your vehicle is stolen? 

1. Report your vehicle as stolen immediately to police:
   According to NICB data, 34 percent of recovered stolen vehicles are recovered on the same day as the theft, and 45 percent are recovered within two days. Reporting the theft to law enforcement also provides a record to show to your insurer.

   2. Report your stolen vehicle to your insurer:

        Oftentimes insurers need a police report before honoring a claim.

   3.   Be prepared to provide important vehicle information:

         You will need to provide the make/model of the vehicle, color, license plate number, as well as the vehicle’s VIN  

         number.  (The VIN can be found on your insurance policy documentation or on the Proof of Insurance card.)

        The process for filing a stolen vehicle report to your insurer could be over the phone, online, or even directly to your  

         insurance agent.

 Content provided by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB)