Recently there have been a rash of smashed car windows within 2.5 miles of our neighborhood.  I was informed the other day of an incident which was just .30 miles from our neighborhood.  At least some of these “Smash & Grab” attacks were against cars which had visible items in them.  Others were probably designed to get personal information to use in identity theft or just to rifle the cars for anything left in the glove compartment, console, trunk, etc.

We are all guilty of leaving things in our cars. Sometimes we say to ourselves “My laptop will be alright if I just throw my coat over it.”  Unfortunately the coat may be what the thief is looking for, and the laptop will be just the cherry on top.

Be proactive in securing your car.  NEVER leave it unlocked.  Keep items out of sight.  Try to park in areas where your car is less likely to be vulnerable. Hope for the best.