We learned the hard way to not leave the GPS attached in the vehicle. Several months ago, we awoke to the driver's side window being broken out in our relatively new car...it was not put in the garage for some reason that night. The GPS and a little cash was gone. However, I do smile a little because the GPS was password-enabled. The thief would have to call Garmin with the right info to get it to work...makes it tough to sell or pawn that way.Keith B wrote:These are kids (late teens, maybe early 20's.) They are bored and looking for money or loose electronic items they can use or sell to their friends. The practice is called 'car hopping'. Basically, they walk or drive around looking for open cars and take whatever suits them from inside. If it is locked, they move on unless there is something they see of value they really want. Many folks keep $5, $10 or $20 bills stuffed in their cars for an emergency. Even loose change like my wife keeps ads up to $4 or $5 easily. If they have luck of hitting even 4-5 cars open in an afternoon they can make a little extra cash and if they find a GPS or radar detector, iPod, or a laptop it is a real bonus.sjfcontrol wrote:Generally speaking, people who attempt to augment (or replace) their regular income by stealing things from cars, aren't the brightest bulbs in the pack. In other words, they're dumber than a box of rocks! (That, however, does not mean they aren't dangerous!)
However, our robbery was at night....your "broad daylight" experience now makes me want to install a security camera.