Auckland Police are driving home the message car owners need to be vigilant
Auckland Police are driving home the message car owners need to be vigilant
28 July 2021
Almost nine and a half thousand vehicles have been reported stolen across Tamaki Makaurau in the past 12 months.
Mazda Demios and Nissan Tiidas are the most common theft.
A large number of vehicles were stolen from public or commercial areas, such as shopping centre parking.
The Mazda Demio in particular has a reputation as "easy to steal" -- with more than 100 taken in Taranaki over a few months early in the year.
Tamaki Makaurau Police Inspector Trevor Beggs recommends using steering locks, installing immobilisers and parking in driveways rather than the street.
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