"Toronto Police's Controversial Advice: Leaving Car Keys on Front Porch to Avoid Confrontations with Thieves"

Toronto police initially advised residents to leave car keys on their front porch to prevent home invasions, but have since retracted the advice, acknowledging better ways to prevent auto theft motivated home invasions. The police are concerned about a 400% increase in home invasions and break-ins for auto theft occurrences in 2023, and have issued new safety advice including parking vehicles in garages, ensuring well-lit driveways, installing security systems, and reporting suspicious activity. Auto theft in Canada is a significant issue, with a car being stolen every six minutes, and a recent case involving a homeowner defending his family resulting in legal complications.