Keep Your Car Safe During the Holiday Season

The holiday season is a busy time for everyone, including thieves. Last year during the six-week holiday season, thefts from vehicles increased by 12 percent over the previous six-week period, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Here are some crime prevention tips from the LAPD as part of the agency's "Lock It, Hide It, Keep It" campaign:

• Always lock your vehicle.
• Do not leave valuables in plain sight (laptops, navigation systems, cell phones, glasses, etc.).
• When parking on the street or in a parking lot, park in a well-lighted area.
• Report any suspicious activity.
• Be a good neighbor: check your car and your neighbor's car on a regular basis.