{"id":24462,"date":"2025-11-25T17:12:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T17:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insurancejournal.com\/?p=849103"},"modified":"2025-11-25T17:12:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T17:12:18","slug":"ict-and-state-farm-launch-campaign-to-combat-rising-vehicle-theft-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/2025\/11\/25\/ict-and-state-farm-launch-campaign-to-combat-rising-vehicle-theft-in-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"ICT and State Farm Launch Campaign to Combat Rising Vehicle Theft in Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insurancejournal.com\/img\/social\/opengraph\/ij-social-trends-1200x630.png\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"nav nav-tabs tabs tabs-entry\">\n<li class=\"active\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insurancejournal.com\/news\/southcentral\/2025\/11\/25\/849103.htm\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insurancejournal.com\/news\/southcentral\/2025\/11\/25\/849103.htm?comments\" rel=\"nofollow\">0 Comments<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"article-content clearfix\">\n<p>The Insurance Council of Texas (ICT) and State Farm are partnering for the 2025 Lock It Down! campaign\u2014an ongoing statewide effort to reduce motor vehicle theft, burglary, and fraud-related crime.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s campaign includes a new component: parking lot signs urging shoppers and business patrons to \u201cLOCK IT DOWN.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"bzn bzn-sized bzn-intext\">\n<ins data-revive-zoneid=\"79\" data-revive-topics=\"auto,fraud,trends\" data-revive-companies=\"statefarm\" data-revive-block=\"1\" data-revive-id=\"36eb7c2bd3daa932a43cc2a8ffbed3a9\"><\/ins> <\/div>\n<p>State Farm agents across Texas are delivering these signs to their local police departments, who will place them in shopping centers, business districts, parks, and other high-traffic areas.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTexans are losing millions of dollars every year to vehicle theft and burglary, and most of these crimes are preventable,\u201d said Rich Johnson, Director of Communications and Public Affairs for ICT. \u201cBy placing reminders right where people park, we\u2019re giving communities an extra layer of protection. It\u2019s a simple message\u2014lock your doors, take your keys, and don\u2019t make your vehicle an easy target.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA), more than 65,000 vehicles are stolen and nearly 200,000 are burglarized annually in Texas. Many thefts happen when doors are left unlocked or keys, fobs, or valuables are left inside.<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reported that over 850,000 vehicles were stolen nationwide, that\u2019s a car stolen every 37 seconds. Thieves often target not just entire vehicles but also valuable parts like catalytic converters, making vigilance essential.<\/p>\n<p>The Lock It Down! The campaign encourages Texans to take a few key steps every time they park:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lock your doors and take your keys or fob.<\/li>\n<li>Never leave your vehicle running while unattended.<\/li>\n<li>Park in well-lit areas or secure garages.<\/li>\n<li>Remove or hide valuables\u2014especially firearms\u2014which are frequently stolen from vehicles and can be used in violent crimes.<\/li>\n<li>Stay alert in crowded shopping areas, travel hubs, and parking lots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Source: ICT<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagtag\"> <span class=\"tagtag\">Topics<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insurancejournal.com\/trends\/\" class=\"btn btn-sm btn-primary tagtag\">Trends<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insurancejournal.com\/location\/texas\/\" class=\"btn btn-sm btn-primary tagtag\">Texas<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insurancejournal.com\/auto\/\" class=\"btn btn-sm btn-primary tagtag\">Auto<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insurancejournal.com\/fraud\/\" class=\"btn btn-sm btn-primary tagtag\">Fraud<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insurancejournal.com\/company\/statefarm\/\" class=\"btn btn-sm btn-primary tagtag\">State Farm<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-poll\" data-post=\"849103\">\n<div class=\"article-poll-vote\">\n<p>Was this article valuable?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-poll-feedback voted-no\">\n<form class=\"feedback-form\">\n<p>Thank you! 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