Stolen cars in South Tulsa

(EAST TULSA, Okla.) April 25 - Tulsa police need your help to bust some car thieves.They've noticed a cluster of car thefts happening in South Tulsa. Police are concerned about the area near 71st and Riverside to 81st and Riverside.

A car is stolen every 26 seconds in our country. First on the list of stolen cars is the 1991 Honda Accord, followed by the 1995 Honda Civic and 1989 Toyota Camry.

Tulsa police officers say the best way to avoid being a victim is to use common sense. Corporal Steve Wood said, "A lot of the things that I talk to my own neighbors about is, would you like to be able to leave your lawnmower and your bike out in the front yard, but if you do that don’t be surprised if it gets stolen. It’s just common sense that you put those things away so you don’t become a victim."

Here are the top three things you can do to keep your car from getting stolen:

-Never leave your keys in the ignition, even when pumping gas.

-Always lock your doors. Police say plenty of people forget to do that.

-Think parking, a garage is the best, but if that's not possible try to park under a bright light.

If you would like to see where car thefts or other crimes are happening near you, use the Tulsa Police Department's Crime Mapper. http://www.tulsapolice.org/mapcentral.html

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