Houstonians, Hold On To Your Trucks: Car Thieves Are Especially Fond of Pick-Ups

Texans love their pick-up trucks, as anyone who drives on are streets and highways can see. At times, it can seem as if F-150s and Rams surround you.

Well, car thieves are no exception, it seems. According to the Houston Police Department's Top Ten Stolen Vehicles for January 2017, which is comprised of 689 cases, trucks made by Chevrolet, Ford, and Dodge accounted for 394 cases, more than half the tally.

Here is the department's complete list:

1. Chevrolet Trucks 180
2. Ford Trucks 149
3. Dodge Trucks 65
4. Honda Cars 57
5. Chevrolet Cars 52
6. Toyota Cars 47
7. GMC Trucks 46
8. Ford Cars 36
9. Nissan Cars 29
10. Dodge Cars 28

The police department urges you to lock your doors when parked and keep all valuables out of sight or with you. Click here for additional safety and crime-prevention tips.

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