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The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released a complete list of the top 10 most stolen cars in 2012.

Pickups are the most common target for car thieves according to DPS.

Here is a list of the top stolen passenger vehicles:

1. Ford Pickup
2. Chevrolet Pickup
3. Dodge Pickup
4. Honda Civic
5. Chevrolet Tahoe
6. Honda Accord
7. GMC Pickup
8. Chevrolet Impala
9. Toyota Camry
10. Ford Taurus

Vehicle theft can be prevented by hiding contents that may be desirable to thieves, locking vehicle doors and taking keys.

Since the release of the Texas Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA) task force in 1991, the state has seen a 61 percent reduction in vehicle thefts.

To contact the APTA task force in your area, contact 214-671-3738 or 800-CAR-WATCH.