Column lock device

A combination anti-theft device and steering wheel mounted on a steering column, the anti-theft device being detachably engageable with the steering wheel, the combination comprising:

• the steering wheel rotatably mounted on the steering column;
• an elongated member comprising a first part in sliding engagement with a second part, the elongated member being located to abut the steering column;
• at least one wheel engaging member disposed on the elongated member to engage the steering wheel and reduce rotation of the steering wheel relative to the elongated member;
• a first jaw disposed on the first part of the elongated member and being positionable against a portion of the steering column;
• a second jaw disposed on the second part of the elongated member and being positionable against a portion of the steering column to, in combination with the first jaw, clamp the steering column therebetween in an installed configuration in which the wheel engaging member is engaged with the steering wheel;
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• a locking mechanism adapted to detachably lock the anti-theft device in the installed configuration.