ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is warning the public about an uptick in thefts of specific Honda models after noticing a trend from the previous year.
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APD says there were 36 Hondas stolen from January 1 through February 19, 2025. During that same time span last year, 11 Hondas were stolen. According to APD the most commonly stolen model was Civics, followed by CR-Vs and Accords. APD says the majority of these thefts occur in the northeast and foothills area commands.
APD lists the following tips to best help avoid auto theft:
- Lock cars
- Park in well-lit areas
- Never leave valuables in car
- Install alarm system, or steering lock
- Etch VIN number on windows to make it easier to identify car
- Consider installing a GPS tracker