Auto Theft

You can take an active role in preventing auto theft in your community!

Participate in prevention first. Some proven tip ideas:

• Lock all doors of the vehicle, roll up windows, and never leave the keys in the vehicle.
• Park in well-lit and busy areas.
• Remove all valuables in sight, including car stereos.
• Don’t “advertise” that you have a state of the art stereo or exhaust system.

In addition to these ideas you can also:

• Install a visible locking device or alarm.
• Install a “Disabler” device.
• Etch the VIN number on vehicle windows.
• Install an electronic tracking system.

Carry the registration with you. If you suspect anybody or a specific location of being involved in auto theft call the Sonoma County Auto Theft Task Force at 1-800-TELLCHP. You may remain anonymous. For more prevention information please call the crime prevention section of Santa Rosa Police Department at 543-4102.