Ford trucks and high-end SUVs continue to be the top choice of Canadian auto thieves who were hard at work again this year, according to the Insurance Board of Canada (IBC). Their annual list of the Top 10 Most Frequently Stolen Vehicles shows an increase in auto thefts across the country for the second year in a row. The list includes:
- 2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4WD Pickup
- 2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4WD Pickup
- 2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4WD Pickup
- 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4WD Pickup
- 2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4WD Pickup
- 2015 Toyota 4Runner 4-door 4WD SUV
- 2003 Cadillac Escalade 4-door 4WD SUV
- 2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4WD Pickup
- 2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4WD Pickup
- 2010 Acura ZDX 4-door AWD SUV
“We see from this list that criminals continue to favour all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, older, high-end vehicles,” says Garry Robertson, national director, investigative services, IBC.
This number of stolen vehicles rose six per cent from last year, to 78,849 across Canada. The biggest increases were in Alberta (up 32 per cent) and Prince Edward Island (up 19 per cent.)
A timely reminder from the IBC to be vigilant about deterring car thieves is worth sharing with customers. They offer these tips:
- Never leave your vehicle running when unattended.
- Park in well-lit areas.
- When parking, always close the windows and lock the doors.
- Put valuables and packages out of sight in the trunk.
- Keep your car in the garage at night.
- Don’t leave personal information in the glove box.
