Maryland authorities urge vigilance as vehicle thefts rise in summer

BALTIMORE, MD—As National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month kicks off in July, Maryland State Police and the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council (MVTPC) are urging motorists to take proactive measures to protect their vehicles from a surge in thefts typically seen during summer. According to the MVTPC, a vehicle is stolen every 22 minutes in Maryland. A staggering 60% of these […]

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

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 […]