National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month Archives

Vehicle thefts continue to decline in Maryland, police offer theft prevention tips

Posted on July 2, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

PIKESVILLE, MD—The number of vehicle thefts in Maryland has declined for the fourth straight year, authorities announced this week. However, work continues by the Maryland State Police, allied law enforcement agencies, and the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council to reduce those rates even further in upcoming years. July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. In Maryland, a car is stolen […]

Maryland State Police, Vehicle Theft Prevention Council offer tips to secure vehicles

PIKESVILLE, MD – The Maryland State Police, along with the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council, are reminding motorists to take simple steps to avoid having their vehicles stolen. The warnings come as July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. In Maryland, a car is stolen every 40 minutes, while one is stolen every 45 seconds in the United States. Overall, 50 percent […]