Did you know a car is stolen every 48 minutes in Ontario? According to a new report that was issued by HelloSafe.ca, the top three most stolen cars in 2021 in Ontario include the 2018 Lexus RX, the 2019 Honda CR-V and the 2019 Honda Civic.

 

 

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Toronto police reveals the city’s top ten most stolen vehicles of 2021:

  1. Lexus RX, 2018, SUV
  2. Honda CR-V, 2019, SUV
  3. Honda Civic, 2019, Sedan
  4. Toyota Highlander, 2019, SUV
  5. Chevrolet/GMC, Silverado/Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500 2017, Truck
  6. Ford, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, 2017, Truck
  7. Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 2019, Truck
  8. Honda Accord, 2018, Sedan
  9. Toyota Corolla, 2017, Sedan
  10. Land Rover, Range Rover, 2016, SUV

 

The report reads, “47.2 per cent of all cars stolen in Ontario in 2021 were SUVs.  The last few years have seen a major trend in the automotive industry: the emerging population of SUVs (sport utility vehicle), which have won over millions of Canadian consumers.  It is therefore not surprising to find SUVs at the top of the most stolen vehicles in Ontario in 2021.”

 

 

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The Toronto police have listed ways on how you can avoid car theft.

 

When parking your vehicle:

  • Turn ignition off and TAKE the keys with you
  • Park in a well-lighted, attended area if possible
  • Lock all valuables in your trunk
  • Completely close and lock doors and windows
  • Turn your wheels to the side to make it harder to tow

 

When at home:

  • If you have a garage, use it and lock it
  • If you have a rear-wheel drive car, back into driveway
  • If you have a front-wheel drive car, park front end first
  • Always set the emergency brake
  • Don’t leave the ownership or insurance cards in the vehicle when unattended
  • Drop business cards or address labels inside doors to assist with vehicle identification
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