Car Thieves Tempted as Summer Months Begin; H.E.A.T. Provides Drivers with Safety Tips

Car Thieves Tempted as Summer Months Begin; H.E.A.T. Provides Drivers with Safety Tips LIVONIA, Mich., July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- H.E.A.T. (Help Eliminate Auto Thefts) warns Michigan residents to stay alert this summer as carelessness among car owners often increases as warm weather sets in, providing thieves with easy access to personal property and vehicles. July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month and the Auto Theft Prevention Authority reports that August is the highest month for auto theft in Michigan. "As summer begins, people often let their guard down as focus shifts to warm-weather fun with friends and family over safety precautions like auto theft prevention," said Terri Miller, director of H.E.A.T. "Thieves are still out there ready to steal exposed items such as shopping bags, electronics, purses and possibly... [read full story]