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Theft from Vehicles

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Real Estate Agent with Hampton & Hampton Management & Leasing

Last week I had a training at a nice hotel near the airport.  When I arrived, there were several COPs on bikes in the parking lot.  I didn't think much of it except that it was a good thing.

When I came out of my meeting, there was a 8" x 3" card stuck on my windshield, which read:

Your car has been tagged because you have items left in your car that are vulnerable to theft...
* loose coins, money
* CDs
* GPSs, iPODs, video games
* electronic devices
* Radar detectors
* wallets, purses
* briefcases
* backpacks
* tools
* cameras
* cell phones
* power cords of any kind
* gifts, shopping bags

Lock your doors and windows, take your keys.  A car is less likely to be a target if there is nothing in it to steal.

________________

These are some great tips from our friendly Anne Arundel County Police Department.

On the local Fox news channel this morning, they ran a similar story dealing specifically with GPSs, which suggested that we even wipe off the ring created when the GPS holder is attached to the windsheild. 

In case you are wondering, the only thing that I had laying visible in my car, was my cell phone charger.  It is now safely tucked away in my glove compartment!

Have a great and safe day,
-Debby

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Melissa Polce
ERA, Wilkinson Real Estate Charlotte - Huntersville, NC
Lake to Land, I've Got It Covered!

wow, that was a great way to get the word out, Much Continued Success!

Oct 15, 2009 12:50 AM
Claudette Millette
The Buyers' Counsel - Ashland, MA
Buyer, Broker - Metrowest Mass

Debby:

It is comforting to know that the local police are looking out for you.  Yours are doing a great job with that type of message.

 

Oct 15, 2009 12:51 AM
The Brewer Team - Benchmark Realty
Benchmark Realty - Franklin, TN

THat's funny. It must mean that a lot of cars have had that problem in your area. One thing that I know has happened is that in hotels, people put thir laptops in the trunk, and then find them stolen the next day. Thieves are watching the parking lots.

Oct 15, 2009 12:53 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Debby,

It never hurts to get a friendly reminder. This pro-active attitude could prevent break-ins. Good message to get out there. Thanks for sharing.

Oct 15, 2009 12:56 AM
Barbara Todaro
Retired...Mentoring Newbies - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Auto thefts and break-ins are running rampant....this type of crime always increases in a poor economy.....good reminder for all.

Oct 15, 2009 12:58 AM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Debby, very good tips the local police are providing to prevent car break-ins. Thanks for the reminder.

Oct 15, 2009 01:17 AM
Tony Grego, 317-663-4173 #1 Trade Association for Alternative Inv
REISA - 317-663-4173 - Indianapolis, IN

This is becoming a bigger and bigger issue. My health club with windows all around was featured on TV with the nubmer of breakin.

Thanks for your post

Tony

Oct 15, 2009 01:32 AM