Stolen GPS...think we found the thief

[JERRY2KONE]

Originally Posted by hyper9e

don't be surprised when the guy says well I got one up for sale right now....probably stole another one.....


And yes, the trunk was left unlocked, but still he would have to climb through the gap, look under the seat, he must have seen us pull up to the parking lot or something.

No body is defending what this guy does. He is a dirtbag plain and simple. My point is merely that we have to make every effort and take whatever steps we can to protect our valuables. For something like a GPS, which usually costs several hundred $$$ or digital cameras or any type of expensive electronic gear it should never be left in an unlocked situation(hidden or not). That is just asking for them to be stolen. Stealing is a thief's job, and his livelyhood in most cases. If we intend to hang on to our stuff, then we have to do whatever is needed to protect it. I never leave my GPS unlocked in the car. I even lock it up in the glove compartment and I never leave my car unlocked for any reason, no matter where I park it. If your glovebox is too small or does not lock, then I would lock it in the trunk or carry it with you. If we let our gaurd down, then we are going to be taken advantage of.

How many vehicles have you seen with the garage door opener on the visor or sitting out in the open in the center consul? That is like leaving your house keys in the lock so anyone can walk right into your home and do whatever they feel like doing. These type of people spend every waking hour trying to think up ways to out-smart the rest of us so they can take what we have worked so hard for. That is what they do.

I am not saying any of this to offend you. I am writing this to share information with everyone who reads this, so they can take steps to protect their own property.

[hyper9e]

Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

No body is defending what this guy does. He is a dirtbag plain and simple. My point is merely that we have to make every effort and take whatever steps we can to protect our valuables. For something like a GPS, which usually costs several hundred $$$ or digital cameras or any type of expensive electronic gear it should never be left in an unlocked situation(hidden or not). That is just asking for them to be stolen. Stealing is a thief's job, and his livelyhood in most cases. If we intend to hang on to our stuff, then we have to do whatever is needed to protect it. I never leave my GPS unlocked in the car. I even lock it up in the glove compartment and I never leave my car unlocked for any reason, no matter where I park it. If your glovebox is too small or does not lock, then I would lock it in the trunk or carry it with you. If we let our gaurd down, then we are going to be taken advantage of.

How many vehicles have you seen with the garage door opener on the visor or sitting out in the open in the center consul? That is like leaving your house keys in the lock so anyone can walk right into your home and do whatever they feel like doing. These type of people spend every waking hour trying to think up ways to out-smart the rest of us so they can take what we have worked so hard for. That is what they do.

I am not saying any of this to offend you. I am writing this to share information with everyone who reads this, so they can take steps to protect their own property.

Yep, no more leaving car/trunk unlocked. Learned my lesson. Just the nerve of some people to know that you EARNED something with your own hard earned money only for someone to simply take it and sell it on craiglist If I had a laptop or something he could have got a felony. I almost wish he had stolen something else so I could rub his jail time in his face.

[JERRY2KONE]

Originally Posted by hyper9e

Yep, no more leaving car/trunk unlocked. Learned my lesson. Just the nerve of some people to know that you EARNED something with your own hard earned money only for someone to simply take it and sell it on craiglist If I had a laptop or something he could have got a felony. I almost wish he had stolen something else so I could rub his jail time in his face.

So what did the cops do????? Nothing??