CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and five Quik Trip Convenience Stores are working together to prevent car thefts.
According to the CMPD , auto thefts from keys being left in unattended vehicles are on the rise in the Charlotte area.
232 vehicles were stolen between January 1 and January 21, according to CMPD, and more than 80 of those thefts resulted from “keys left in the ignition” or “keys left in the vehicle.”
Individuals leave their keys in the ignition and their vehicles unattended to warm them up during the cold weather, giving criminals the opportunity to steal the vehicles from private driveways and public areas.
CMPD Officers and Detectives will be at five QuikTrip locations on Tuesday, January 30th. Drivers will receive drink coupons for free drinks provided by QuikTrip just for showing their keys to officers.
Show your keys and claim your free drink tomorrow from 6:30am to 9:30am at the following Charlotte area QT locations:
- 4937 SUNSET RD, CHARLOTTE, NC – North
- 6721 ALBERMARLE RD, CHARLOTTE , NC – Hickory Grove
- 3025 WILKINSON BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC – Metro/Freedom
- 116 CLANTON RD, CHARLOTTE, NC – Westover
- 2326 SANDY PORTER RD , CHARLOTTE , NC – Steele Creek
