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From My Builder....Not A Joke....Latest Auto Break In Technique

Reblogger Lea Ann Muriset
Real Estate Agent with Prudential NW Properties

I am re-blogging this one.  We all need to be more careful out there, and especially with todays technology.  Theives are getting smarter, too bad they couldn't use their efforts in a more honest manner!

Original content by Barbara Todaro 104763

In case you have not seen this, it is worth reading.

Hole Under Door Lock

Wednesday, I approached my truck from the passenger side to place
my computer bag (aka my man purse) in the front passenger seat.

As I reached to open the door I noticed there was a hole right
under my door handle.

My first thought was, "someone has shot my truck !"

I began to think about it and inspect it a little closer and
the "light" slowly began to come on.

I phoned my friend who owns a body shop and asked if he had any
vehicles with damage to the doors that looked like a bullet hole.

"Yes, I see it all the time. Thieves have a punch and place it
right under the door handle, knock a hole through, reach in and
unlock it, just as if they have a key. No alarms, broken glass,
or anything."

I then placed a call to my insurance agent and explained it to
him. I was puzzled that they left my GPS and all other belongings.

Here is where it gets scary !

"Oh no, he said, they want the break-in to be so subtle that you
don't even realize it. They look at your GPS to see where "home"
is. Now, they know what you drive, go to your home, and if your
vehicle isn't there they assume you aren't and break into your home."

He said they will even leave a purse or wallet and only take one
or two credit cards. By the time you realize there has been a
theft, they may have already had a couple of days or more to
use them.

(I didn't realize my situation for two full days!)

They even give you the courtesy of re-locking your doors for you.

Periodically, walk around your car, especially after you park
in a shopping center or other large parking area.

Report thefts immediately....your bank w/missing check numbers,
your credit card agencies, police, and insurance companies, etc.

Above is picture of what the hole looks like....This was emailed to me by one of my builders.


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Rob Smith
Rob Smith Property Investigations - Jefferson City, MO

Thanks for the information!  I had not heard of this situation before your post.

Keep on Blogg'n!!

Oct 26, 2011 02:41 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Hi Lea Ann....thank you for the reblog....I think it's important for people to know this new happening....

Oct 26, 2011 02:41 AM
Chuck Carstensen
RE/MAX Results - Elk River, MN
Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert

Wow. I have never heard of this. I guess one benefit of owning a 2000 Grand Prix with some bumps and bruises is I dont think people will bother with me or my car.

Oct 26, 2011 02:48 AM
Lea Ann Muriset
Prudential NW Properties - Bend, OR

Hi Rob:  Thanks, I hope we can all stay safe out there.

Barbara: It was a great post, I couldn't help but share.

Chuck:  I hear that!  No on wants to mess with an old 97 Chevy dually either :)

Thanks for the comments everyone!

Oct 26, 2011 04:23 AM