During the winter months many of us leave our keys in the car to warm up or because we are running inside for a quick moment. Experts say the number of cars stolen because of puffing increase this time of year. Carole Walker with Coloradans Against Auto Theft spoke with us about ways to keep your car protected from thieves.
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During the winter months many of us leave our keys in the car to warm up or because we are running inside for a quick moment. Experts say the number of cars stolen because of puffing increase this time of year. Carole Walker with Coloradans Against Auto Theft spoke with us about ways to keep your car protected from thieves.
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Coloradans Against Auto Theft has launched a social media contest to raise awareness about the dangers of leaving running cars unattended.
They’re asking Coloradans to post a photo of how they warm up with their cars in the morning. It can be funny, sweet, or exciting. Participants are invited to enter by posting a photo to Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram using the hashtag #CarWarmUps, or going to CAAT’s Facebook page and uploading a photo. Organizers said all photos are vetted before being posted to the contest page.
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Coloradans Against Auto Theft has launched a social media contest to raise awareness about the dangers of leaving running cars unattended.
They’re asking Coloradans to post a photo of how they warm up with their cars in the morning. It can be funny, sweet, or exciting. Participants are invited to enter by posting a photo to Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram using the hashtag #CarWarmUps, or going to CAAT’s Facebook page and uploading a photo. Organizers said all photos are vetted before being posted to the contest page.
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On Nov. 19, Negri had stopped by a store to grab an energy drink. She kept her car running while she ran inside the store. That’s when a man jumped in her car and took off. Rosie was in the back seat at the time.
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On Nov. 19, Negri had stopped by a store to grab an energy drink. She kept her car running while she ran inside the store. That’s when a man jumped in her car and took off. Rosie was in the back seat at the time.
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DES PLAINES, Ill., Nov. 19, 2014 — Car thieves don’t take a break for the holidays, according to new data released today by the National Insurance Crime Bureau. NICB’s 2013 Annual Holiday Vehicle Theft Report analyzes data from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), which showed a total of 708,909 vehicle thefts for the year.
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DES PLAINES, Ill., Nov. 19, 2014 — Car thieves don’t take a break for the holidays, according to new data released today by the National Insurance Crime Bureau. NICB’s 2013 Annual Holiday Vehicle Theft Report analyzes data from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), which showed a total of 708,909 vehicle thefts for the year.
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KUSA – How easy is it to break into a car? Extremely easy if you don’t “hide, lock, take.”
Twenty-four-year-old “Michael” is finishing up his third round of probation. If you pull up his criminal record, there are pages upon pages, filled with drug and theft charges to name a few.
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KUSA – How easy is it to break into a car? Extremely easy if you don’t “hide, lock, take.”
Twenty-four-year-old “Michael” is finishing up his third round of probation. If you pull up his criminal record, there are pages upon pages, filled with drug and theft charges to name a few.
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Thefts of tailgates are up near 33 percent from 2012 to 2013. That’s according to insurance claims during the last two years. The stolen tailgates are resold on the underground market as replacement parts, or they’re sold as scrap metal.
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Thefts of tailgates are up near 33 percent from 2012 to 2013. That’s according to insurance claims during the last two years. The stolen tailgates are resold on the underground market as replacement parts, or they’re sold as scrap metal.
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The Coloradans Against Auto Theft (CAAT) coalition recognizes National Auto Theft Prevention Month with a new Lockdown public awareness campaign empowering citizens to take an active role in protecting themselves and their communities from auto theft.
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The Coloradans Against Auto Theft (CAAT) coalition recognizes National Auto Theft Prevention Month with a new Lockdown public awareness campaign empowering citizens to take an active role in protecting themselves and their communities from auto theft.
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In honor of National Auto Theft Prevention Month, the Coloradans Against Auto Theft (CAAT) has announced the Lock Your Block campaign.
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In honor of National Auto Theft Prevention Month, the Coloradans Against Auto Theft (CAAT) has announced the Lock Your Block campaign.
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The simple act of just locking your doors and removing the keys can prevent most auto thefts, yet 50 percent of all stolen cars have the keys in them.
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The simple act of just locking your doors and removing the keys can prevent most auto thefts, yet 50 percent of all stolen cars have the keys in them.
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Wednesday morning’s wild police chase along three highways caused all kinds of problems for innocent drivers sharing the road. And while the incident was extremely rare, there is a lesson to be learned.
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Wednesday morning’s wild police chase along three highways caused all kinds of problems for innocent drivers sharing the road. And while the incident was extremely rare, there is a lesson to be learned.
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Wednesday’s carjacking and high-speed chase is a reminder that auto thefts are on the rise in Colorado, according to Coloradans Against Auto Theft.
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Wednesday’s carjacking and high-speed chase is a reminder that auto thefts are on the rise in Colorado, according to Coloradans Against Auto Theft.
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Although some of the season’s coldest weather may have passed, the Colorado State Patrol reminds motorists to avoid leaving their vehicles “puffing,” or running unattended, in their driveways or on the street. Last year, 11,304 vehicles were reported stolen in Colorado. Nearly 1,700 of the stolen vehicles were taken not by force, but while the vehicle was running with the keys in the ignition, unattended (puffing).
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Although some of the season’s coldest weather may have passed, the Colorado State Patrol reminds motorists to avoid leaving their vehicles “puffing,” or running unattended, in their driveways or on the street. Last year, 11,304 vehicles were reported stolen in Colorado. Nearly 1,700 of the stolen vehicles were taken not by force, but while the vehicle was running with the keys in the ignition, unattended (puffing).
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Police are sending out a warning for drivers not to leave cars running unattended in the bitterly cold conditions in Colorado this week.
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Police are sending out a warning for drivers not to leave cars running unattended in the bitterly cold conditions in Colorado this week.
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AURORA, Colo. – Police in Aurora are on puffer enforcement this frigid morning — and it didn’t take long for the operation to warm up. Within 15 minutes, four officers had found four cars left running unattended, the Aurora Police Department tweeted at 5:30 a.m.
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DENVER – Coloradans Against Auto Theft and Colorado Auto Theft Investigators once again teamed up for this year’s “Puffer Week,” slated for Jan. 27 through 31. The week-long statewide awareness and enforcement push aims to educate the public about the risks, dangers and heightened crime associated with auto theft, specifically “puffers” – cars left running unattended.
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DENVER – Coloradans Against Auto Theft and Colorado Auto Theft Investigators once again teamed up for this year’s “Puffer Week,” slated for Jan. 27 through 31. The week-long statewide awareness and enforcement push aims to educate the public about the risks, dangers and heightened crime associated with auto theft, specifically “puffers” – cars left running unattended.
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Coloradans Against Auto Theft (CAAT) and Colorado Auto Theft Investigators (CATI) once again teamed up for this year’s “Puffer Week,” slated for Jan. 27-31. The weeklong statewide awareness and enforcement push aims to educate the public about the risks, dangers and heightened crime associated with auto theft, specifically “puffers” – cars left running unattended.
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Coloradans Against Auto Theft (CAAT) and Colorado Auto Theft Investigators (CATI) once again teamed up for this year’s “Puffer Week,” slated for Jan. 27-31. The weeklong statewide awareness and enforcement push aims to educate the public about the risks, dangers and heightened crime associated with auto theft, specifically “puffers” – cars left running unattended.
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VAIL — A New Year’s Day car theft has Vail Police reminding drivers to secure their vehicles. The incident happened at 8 a.m. that day, when a driver left her vehicle idling in a parking lot in West Vail.
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VAIL — A New Year’s Day car theft has Vail Police reminding drivers to secure their vehicles. The incident happened at 8 a.m. that day, when a driver left her vehicle idling in a parking lot in West Vail.
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On Tuesday night, police arrested three suspected burglars in what turned out to be a stolen puffer car. The vehicle had been previously reported stolen after being left warming up unattended. Police also caught another burglary in progress, but they did not pursue those burglars after they jumped into another stolen puffer vehicle.
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On Tuesday night, police arrested three suspected burglars in what turned out to be a stolen puffer car. The vehicle had been previously reported stolen after being left warming up unattended. Police also caught another burglary in progress, but they did not pursue those burglars after they jumped into another stolen puffer vehicle.
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At 10:30 Friday night police received a call about a suspicious vehicle parked along Dream Lane near Academy and North Carefree in Colorado Springs. When officers went out to the neighborhood they approached the car. But as they did they say 26 year old Justin Coalson got out of the car and started running.
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At 10:30 Friday night police received a call about a suspicious vehicle parked along Dream Lane near Academy and North Carefree in Colorado Springs. When officers went out to the neighborhood they approached the car. But as they did they say 26 year old Justin Coalson got out of the car and started running.
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It’s called “puffing” — vehicles left running to warm up on cold days. After a rash of thefts, police are urging people not to do it.
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It’s called “puffing” — vehicles left running to warm up on cold days. After a rash of thefts, police are urging people not to do it.
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