Car theft in Riyadh caught on camera

To all the citizens and expats, beware of car thefts in your city. This is recent footage of a car theft in Riyadh, where the citizen parked the car on the main road to collect items from the grocery store. 

To his dismay, he got the all grocery items he needed but his car was gone. Make note, do not leave you car on stand-by and it is locked and properly.

Another car theft caught on camera in the port city of Dammam.

Here are the 11 tips on how to prevent your car from theft.

1. Keep your vehicle locked at all times, even while driving.
2. When parked, never leave your keys in the car. 
3. Close all the windows and the sunroof.
4. Never leave your car running and unattended.
5. Avoid leaving valuables inside your vehicle where passersby can see them.
6. Know where you’re going. Avoid known high crime areas even if the alternate route takes longer.
7. Install an anti-theft system in your vehicle if it doesn’t have one. Thieves are reluctant to steal vehicles if they know the cars can be recovered quickly. Many insurers offer discounts for the types of systems listed below.
8. Thieves prefer to work in the dark. Be particularly cautious at night about where you park your car. Park it in a well-lit area if possible.
9. Look around. Be aware of your surroundings, especially in garages, parking lots and gas stations.
10. On an incline, leave your car in park or in gear with the wheels turned toward the curb or some other obstruction. This makes it harder for thieves to tow your vehicle.
11. If confronted by a carjacker, do not resist. Cars can be replaced; you can’t.