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Cars have gotten smarter over the recent years -- with many able to park or, even drive, themselves.

And, police say, thieves have gotten smarter too, in how they are able to access and steal vehicles.

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To combat this, on Thursday, the Philadelphia Police Department launched the "Together, We Can Prevent Auto Theft" campaign that is intended to help residents stay one-step ahead of thieves.

"We are going to target some of the new ways that, through our investigations and some of our data, we see that cars are being taken in some of the sections of the city," said Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore during the day's event.

Police plan to kick off this event by sendin

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