Louisiana Police Warn: Remove These Bumper Stickers Now

Louisiana police are urging drivers to avoid displaying bumper stickers that reveal personal information, as they can make you a prime target for criminals.

Let's take a look at the bumper stickers law enforcement says to take off of your vehicle ASAP...

Bumper Stickers Can Make You An Easy Target For Criminals

Do play music and have a Fender bumper sticker on your car or decals of 4-wheelers on your truck?

If so, you might be unintentionally signaling to thieves that you own high-value items like musical equipment or ATVs.

Before placing stickers on your vehicle, consider the personal information they reveal and how it could make you a target for criminals. Stay cautious and protect your valuables.

From KNOE.com -

"Police say displaying your child’s extracurricular activities and achievements could let them know that you aren’t home most evenings or weekends and also where your child attends school.

They say “Baby on Board” stickers make you an easy target for criminals, letting them know you’ll be distracted when you get to your destination."

 
Stickers like military spouse decals can signal to criminals that one partner may be deployed, increasing the likelihood of an unoccupied home.

Similarly, bumper stickers related to the oil field can reveal work patterns, making your property a potential target.

Think carefully about the information your vehicle stickers might disclose to keep your home and belongings safe.

Detective Sergeant Michael Mangina tells Yahoo "You know the little family decals that [are] on the windows, yeah that's not a good idea either. Because once again, it's telling strangers what your home life is like."

Bumper stickers that display what sports your children play are a bad idea as well.

This basically tells people that you're super busy with extra curricular activities most evenings and weekends, leaving your home empty and making it a potential target for a break-in.

Police also advise against personalized license plates.

A personalized license plate is easy for people to memorize and track your vehicle if you unintentionally offend someone while driving.

Read more at KNOE.com.