If you've been paying attention to the news lately, you'll know that car theft is on the rise around the US. Cars are potential gold mines that come stacked right on top of their own getaway wheels. They've long been the target of gang initiates; actively looking to up their street cred or go through with a crime as a right of passage.While car theft used to be relatively non-violent; the advent of greater safety measure in cars today has made it harder for criminals to gain access to cars without their corresponding keys. As such, criminals have resorted to more violent approaches; often brandishing weapons and injuring or even killing their victims.As a rehabilitated car thief, I'm going to let you in on some tips that will keep you safe while you're out on the road. These tips will highlight everything that you need to know around the matter - from areas which are high-risk for carjacking to how to secure your car, and what to do should the unthinkable happen.In a world where violent crime is spiraling out of control, it's time to get proactive and take your power back!