PA ATPA

Pennsylvania Auto Theft Prevention Authority
Check out to learn how to prevent auto theft!

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Every 32 seconds. That's how often a car is stolen in the U.S. -- as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Reduce your risk. Lock your car. Take your keys. Every time.

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Stolen vehicles are often involved in other crimes. In this case, officers say a stolen Kia SUV was traveling north when it ran a red light and struck a motorcyclist.

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The Baltimore County Police Department is issuing an auto theft advisory after a recent 300%+ increase in Infiniti thefts throughout the county.

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"There has been a sharp increase in carjacking incidents with more than 200 reported so far this year, according to Philadelphia police crime statistics. That's almost seven times more than were reported during the same time frame in 2020."

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Auto theft can happen to anyone, anywhere. Our thoughts are with the actor's friends and family.

Wactor died after confronting three people attempting to steal a catalytic converter from his car.

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Members of the Pennsylvania State Police regional auto theft task force will be handing steering wheel locks to Kia/Hyundai owners on a first-come, first-served basis on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Classic Harley-Davidson in #BernTownship.

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We're proud to recognize #NationalPoliceWeek2024. Each year, we join in honoring the brave men and women who put their wellbeing and lives on the line to protect our communities, and we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

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Picture this: the thieves stand outside your house, one holding up an antenna while the other crouches next to the car parked on the driveway. Within seconds, your car is gone.

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In less than two weeks, there have been car thefts in York and Adams counties following similar methods.

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Whether filling up your car 🚗 or your coffee🧋...remember, lock your car. Take your keys. Every time.

Learn more at https://t.co/OG6niK1vPY.

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Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, was carjacked Monday night about a mile from the Capitol. Remember, carjackings and auto theft can happen to anyone, anywhere.

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In 2022, Philly recorded 1,311 carjackings.

In 2023, the number plummeted by 31% to 900.

Early 2024 numbers indicate that this downward trend will continue thanks to the hard work and dedication of the auto theft task force and its partners.

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To address elevated theft rates, the police department is offering free wheel locks at all 21 precincts to residents who drive Kias and Hyundais that were manufactured from 2011 through 2022. #Philly

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A warm car on a chilly Spring day is a cozy thought, but could be an invitation to an opportunistic thief. Don't leave your car puffing -- running, unlocked, unattended, and with the keys inside.

Remember, lock your car. Take your keys. Every time.

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From Philly to Pittsburgh, and towns in between, catalytic converter theft continues to plague drivers.

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Commonly stolen vehicles are not the brands or models that might come to mind. Consumer News has a few tips to reduce the risk of car theft.

Learn more prevention measures at https://t.co/OG6niK0Y0q.

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Our grantees came together over the last week to participate in a vehicle crime trends summit in #Philadelphia and specialized training for modern methods of auto theft. Thank you to the presenter and 100+ participants for staying up-to-date on these ever-evolving crimes.

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In a lot, on the street, or in your driveway...lock your car. Take your keys. Every time.

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The Lititz Borough Police Department is investigating a pair of thefts of catalytic converters from two cars.

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A rash of Kia and Hyundai car thefts in Scranton prompted police to take an extraordinary step: give away steering wheel locks.

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