SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4 News) – Salt Lake City police have a message for residents, lock your car and take your keys with you.

The department is dealing with a number of stolen vehicles recently.

In the last two weeks, Detectives looked into 22 reports of stolen vehicles. Officers say, #dontgiveyourcaraway.

SLCPD has had over 22 #stolen vehicles in last 2 weeks where keys were left in the car. #dontgiveyourcaraway. Please lock your vehicle and don’t leave keys in or near the vehicle. #SeeSomethingSaySomething pic.twitter.com/b0RvLntTls — SLC Police Dept. (@slcpd) May 1, 2019



The National Insurance Crime Bureau says nearly 82-thousand cars were stolen last year. All had keys taken with the vehicle.



Here is Salt Lakes Finest Do’s and Don’ts to keep your vehicle safe.



DO lock your doors and roll up your windows when you park.

DON’T use the console or glove box as a mobile lockbox — car prowlers report they will pry into locked boxes.

DO activate your security system.

DON’T leave a running car unattended. This creates an opportunity for criminals.

DO consider window tinting as allowed by law.

DON’T leave cell phones, cell phone chargers, purses and other indicators of valuables in plain sight. It provides an incentive for criminals.

DO use a steering lock or another device to visibly disable the steering column.

DON’T leave your key in the ignition just because you have remote access.

DO park in a well-lighted space.

DON’T leave your car title in the car.

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