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Carjackers Steal More Cars — Many With Kids Still Inside
Last year, 264 children were left unattended in vehicles that were carjacked. Car thefts are up since 200, and so are juvenile carjackers.
Cars Stolen with Children Alone Inside
In 2022, Kids and Car Safety has documented over 200 children who were victims of being left alone inside a vehicle that was stolen with them alone inside.
Contrary to what many might believe, children taken during a car theft is not a rare occurrence. And, it happens in even the safest of neighborhoods. Cars are often stolen from gas stations and convenience store parking lots as well as from home driveways.
What to do if you see a child or pet alone in a vehicle
Every year on average, 38 children die in hot cars. Kids and Car Safety is calling on the public to be prepared to take action to save a life.If you see a child alone in a car; get involved. Protecting children is everyone’s business.
Here’s What You Should Do...
Don’t Leave Unattended Kids in Cars
Kansas removes lawsuit fear for rescuers of children, pets trapped in hot cars
Amber Rollins, director of KidsAndCars.org, demonstrates how to safely break a window using a device, the Resqme emergency window breaker and seat belt cutter, at 169 Auto Parts in Spring Hill, Kan., Monday, June 25, 2018. On July 1, a new Kansas law will go into effect that will legally protect Good Samaritans who break a window to rescue a person or animal.
