HOUSTON (CBS Houston) The Houston Police Department has released the ten most stolen cars for the month of February.

HPD reminds all Houston residents to practice safety when parking a car. For example, authorities remind motorists to park in well-lit areas when possible. Also placing valuables such as compact disks, cell phones, money, wallets and other items that potential thieves would find inciting, is paramount when preventing a vehicle from being stolen.

Below is a rundown of the “Top Ten” makes of vehicles reported stolen to the Houston Police Department during the month of February 2013:

1. Chevrolet Trucks 160
2. Ford Trucks 118
3. Honda Cars 95
4. Dodge Trucks 69
5. Ford Cars 35
6. Buick Cars 29 & Toyota Cars 29
7. GMC Trucks 27
8. Chevrolet Cars 26
9. Dodge Cars 21
10. Pontiac Cars 19