Vehicle theft — What you can do to protect yourself

Most Commonly Stolen High-End Vehicles in Toronto

In recent months many neighbourhoods have experienced a rise in high-end vehicle thefts from residential areas in and around Toronto. The primary targets for the thieves include Lexus and Toyota SUVs, as well as Land Rovers.

The suspects are using various methods to reprogram or rekey the vehicle and then driving off from the area with little to no damage caused. The thefts are not just occurring overnight but also in the late afternoon and evening hours.

According to Toronto Policy Crime Prevention, owners can take the following steps to help protect their vehicles:

  • Park your vehicle inside or park a secondary car behind the target vehicle

  • Use steering wheel immobilizing devices

  • Use tire locking devices like the Wheel Boot or clamp.

  • Keep car keys away from the front door and inside a closed metal container or Faraday box

  • Cover the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the driver’s side dash with a piece of paper

  • Purchase locks for On Board Diagnostics (OBD) ports of the vehicles

  • Consider investment in aftermarket GPS or immobilization devices (ask dealerships for more information)

If anyone sees anything suspicious, especially if people are approaching parked vehicles including the above mentioned models, they should report it to police.

Theft Prevention Equipment

Steering Wheel Lock

  • One of the oldest and best -known theft prevention devices on the market

  • Available on Amazon and other major retailers for $50 and up

  • The steering wheel lock attaches to the steering wheel of the card to lock it in place, preventing someone from driving away

Electronic Tracking System

  • GPS is a great way to track your vehicle if it is stolen

  • You pay a monthly subscription fee

  • Law enforcement can track the location date from your GPS which means they can find your car and also hopefully get vital information to help track the thieves

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