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Drivers beware: These are Houston's 10 most stolen vehicles

Thursday, January 12, 2017

FILE - Chevy trucks, like the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, were the most stolen vehicle in Houston in December 2016.

FILE - Houston police said Ford trucks, like this 2015 F-150 pickup truck, are one of the biggest targets for car thieves.

FILE - Dodge trucks like the Dodge RAM 1500 pickup truck are hot targets for car thieves, Houston police said.

FILE - The Honda Accord and other Honda cars are among some of the hottest vehicles stolen in Houston.

FILE - Houston police say Toyota cars are high on the most-stolen list.

FILE - Nissan cars like the Versa Note SR are hot among Houston car thieves, police said.

FILE - The Chevrolet Camaro, like other Chevy cars, are sometimes targets for thieves in the Houston area.

FILE - Ford cars, like this Ford Taurus Limited, sometimes disappear from parking lots and driveways in Houston, and thieves are to blame, police say

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Drivers beware: These are Houston's 10 most stolen vehiclesFILE - Chevy trucks, like the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, were the most stolen vehicle in Houston in December 2016.

AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, file

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Thieves stole 713 vehicles in Houston last month, and their top pick remains the same.

If you drive a Chevrolet truck, be aware that this is routinely the top vehicle stolen in the area, according to Houston police.

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HPD released a new list of the 10 most reported stolen vehicles each month, and in December 2016, not much has changed.

Top 10 stolen vehicles in Houston:

Chevrolet trucks: 192
Ford trucks: 164
Dodge trucks: 76
Honda cars: 71
Toyota cars: 53
Nissan cars: 42
Chevrolet cars: 39
GMC trucks: 34
Ford cars: 22
Dodge cars: 20

What to do if your car is stolen in Houston

If you suddenly can't find your car or truck, your first action is to call police.

Houston police said if the car is being stolen in front of you, call 911. But, if the vehicle is believed stolen after the fact, call the Teleserve Unit at 713-884-3131.

You will need your driver's license, VIN number, license plate number, a description of your vehicle, and any significant changes you've made to the vehicle, including custom wheels, tires, or accessories.

You should also gather any component parts you can identify by serial number or personal identification number.

You can read more details about getting help with your auto theft on the Houston Police website.