What’s the Most Stolen Car in Michigan? 2008 Chevy Impala

If you are driving a 2008 Chevrolet Impala in Michigan, you might want to make sure the windows are up and the doors are locked when you park. That's according to a new report that says it was the most stolen car in Michigan last year.

The National Insurance Crime Bureau released a report listing not only the most often stolen cars in Michigan but in each of the 50 states as well as nationwide.

The report is based on vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement agencies to the National Crime Information Center.

Here are the 10 most often stolen cars in Michigan:

1. 2008 Chevrolet Impala
2. 1999 Chevrolet pickup (full size)
3. 2006 Ford pickup (full size)
4. 2003 Dodge Caravan
5. 2015 Dodge Charger
6. 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer
7. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
8. 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
9. 2000 Jeep Cherokee / Grand Cherokee
10. 2014 Ford Fusion

“While older vehicles still dominate our Hot Wheels most stolen list, the number of late model vehicles with anti-theft protection on the list goes to show that technology isn’t foolproof,” NICB President and CEO Joe Wehrle said.

“Criminals are doing their best to defeat anti-theft technology through hacking and other means while, at the same time, manufacturers and others are working to improve security,” he said.

Nationwide, the most stolen cars were:

1. 1996 Honda Accord
2. 1998 Honda Civic
3. 2006 Ford Pickup (Full Size)
4. 2004 Chevrolet Pickup (Full Size)
5. 2014 Toyota Camry
6. 2001 Dodge Pickup (Full Size)
7. 2014 Toyota Corolla
8. 2015 Nissan Altima
9. 2002 Dodge Caravan
10. 2008 Chevrolet Impala

The report suggests several ways to help keep your car safe including common sense, having a warning device, and having a tracking device.

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