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News
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Auto
Theft Task Force Warns Against
Leaving Valet Keys in Car
September
14, 2009
Members
of the newly formed Jefferson County Regional Auto Theft Task Force
(JRATT) are warning the public about an increasing number of vehicles
being stolen by using a valet key commonly found in the glove compartment
of many vehicles.
Sergeant
Dave Hoover of JRATT said that many vehicles especially high end
models come from the factory with a valet key that is usually with
the original ownership manual or paperwork commonly kept in the
glove compartment.
“Thieves
need only to break into the vehicle and find a valet key before
being on their way with your car” said Hoover. “We are
urging everyone to check in their vehicles and remove the valet
keys when not needed.”
Commonly
valet keys are used to give a parking attendant the ability to operate
your car and park it. The key allows the vehicle to be started and
driven however it will not access the trunk or glove compartment.
Hoover
added, “There are probably many vehicle owners that don’t
even know their car came with a valet key. We suggest that everyone
check their glove compartment for them and remove them if found
prior to leaving your car unattended.”
For
further information contact Sgt. Dave Hoover at 303-987-4901.
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