We've been hearing a lot about thefts from cars lately, and apparently the police have, too. One reader writes: "My parents were in town this weekend. Their passenger car window was smashed and their GPS was stolen from the glove box right in front of 936 W Sunnyside. We reported it to police and they almost finished our sentence before we said it; they asked, "Did they get your GPS?" So the police know that the thieves in Uptown are targeting the GPS's.
The only indication that there was a GPS in the car was the rubber stand on the dash, all they needed, I guess, for justification to smash it and take a look through the car."
The thieves in Uptown are incredibly smart. I had a GPS stolen out of my center console. How did the thieves know there was a GPS in my car? By the telltale circular ring that the suction cup leaves on the winshield. These guys are smart. Not smart enough to hold down a job mind you, but smart enough to rob you blind.
ReplyDeleteThefts from cars? No kidding! They've been hitting Junior Terrace and Marine Drive too.
ReplyDeleteHaving your car damaged sux, but at least we can lower the impact by not keeping items of value in the car (glove box, center console, under the seat, etc).
ReplyDeleteJust sayin'...
How did the thieves know there was a GPS in my car? By the telltale circular ring that the suction cup leaves on the winshield.
ReplyDeleteWow, never thought of this. I leave the actual suction cup dangling from the windshield. Guess I better remedy that now.