Top places for car thefts in Tucson in 2014 - Tucson News Now
A new report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau shows overall car thefts across the country are down, including Tucson. Tucson dropped from 68 on the list for car thefts in 2013 to 87 for car thefts in 2014. However, law enforcement agencies say it is important to not let those figures fool you. Tucson police urges the public to stay alert and reduce their risk of being victim. More than 2,000 cars were reported stolen in Tucson in 2014 according statistics released by the Tucson Police Department. Here are the top three most often stolen cars in Tucson by make, model, and year for 2014 from TPD:. Honda Accord: 1997, 1996, and 1994. Honda Civic: 1997 Chevrolet Silverado: 2006 The top three “hot spots” for car thefts in Tucson in 2014 are below in order from TPD:. Spectrum Mall on the south side – 28 thefts Park Place Mall on the east side – 11 thefts Casa Bella Apartments on the south side – 10 thefts The Tucson Police Department and AAA insurance offer the following tips to reduce the public's risk of... Invest in a steering wheel club. Thieves will most likely try to avoid it. Make sure valuables are out of plain sight by putting them in the trunk. If someone's car is stolen, they should call 911 and report it as soon as they notice it is missing. Source: www.tucsonnewsnow.com
