Auto Theft.

When a car is stolen it generally is taken from someone is careless about their car or has a very common car. The theif would usually have a connection with drugs and alcohol or to get away from a previous crime they had commited. Those are some of the motivations that could cause one to steal a car. For a criminal whose life is lacking excitement, stealing a car provides the adrenaline rush they are searching for. The most dangerous method of stealing is carjacking because it is the taking of a vehicle by force or threat of force from its owner or operator.

According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada's statistics for 2007, the top five most stolen cars in Canada were:
1. Honda Civic
2. Subaru Impreza
3. Acura Integra
4. Dodge Grand Caravan
5. Plymouth Voyager

A car can be stolen from anywhere in Canada, from a shopping mall, a park, or even your own driveway.

Auto theft is a global problem, however Canada is one of the worst in the world because according to Statistics Canada a car is stolen every three minutes, averaging about 400 cars a day. Can you imagine? 400 cars a day stolen in Canada and most of the time nobody is aware, not citizens, workers or even the police. The only time we are even close to finding out cars have been stolen are car alarms, or the "Bait Cars" the police leave at busy shopping malls. The point of the "Bait Cars" is to lure criminals and as they drive away with the car, the engine stops, and the car doors lock,leaving the offender inside to wait for the police.

Simple ways to protect your car.

Always roll up your windows all the way when leaving your vehicle and lock it up.
Put the key in your pocket or purse as soon as you lockup.
Never leave keys in your vehicle or in the ignition.
Do not leave valuable items in clear view. Keep them in your trunk or out of sight.
Make sure to park in a well lit, busy area.
Get your car parts marked. This could deter thieves, as they resell car parts and this would make your car a less attractive target.