If you’re going to steal a car, don’t draw attention to yourself by crashing it. And if you must crash, try not to strike a police vehicle.

Asim Hardy, 18, failed on both counts Tuesday night when he struck an unmarked Jersey City police car while driving a stolen vehicle, Jersey City spokeswoman Ashley Manz said.

The incident occurred at 11 p.m. when police saw Hardy in strike the police car on Kennedy Boulevard near Communipaw Avenue, Manz said. After the crash, Hardy parked the stolen vehicle and got out.

Police ordered him to stop, but Hardy fled on Communipaw Avenue. He didn’t get far before a K9 officer caught up with Hardy and he was taken into custody. After his arrest, Hardy was found to have an open traffic warrant out of Newark.

Hardy was charged with receiving stolen property, resisting arrest and bail jumping, Manz said. He was also issued numerous motor vehicle summonses.