This year, Arson Awareness Week is May 4-10 and focuses on vehicle arson. Follow the link above to learn the most common motives for setting vehicle fire and vehicle arson statistics.
Tips to prevent vehicle arson:
- Park your car in a well-lit area.
- Use a secure parking lot for extended periods.
- Close all windows.
- Remove the key from the ignition.
- Always lock doors, trunk and tailgate.
- Use antitheft devices.
- Report abandoned cars to the police.
- Don’t leave valuables in plain sight.
- Use a recovery system, such as GPS or Lojack
