Locked or Unlocked
Due to a rash of truck break ins here in the RGV (Rio Grande Valley), we have been discussing the merits of leaving our pickups locked or unlocked? The thieves do more damage breaking in than they w...
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TomG2 wrote:
Due to a rash of truck break ins here in the RGV (Rio Grande Valley), we have been discussing the merits of leaving our pickups locked or unlocked? The thieves do more damage breaking in than they would if the vehicle was left unlocked. With $500 or $1,000 deductible, the repair cost would be more harmful than the loss of a $80 GPS. What do you folks think? I know that the door locks keep honest people out but it does not seem to slow down the crooks.
Are they breaking into locked trucks or just entering unlocked vehicles? If they aren't breaking into locked trucks, leave 'em locked. Around here, when we have vehicle "break-ins", the thieves only target unlocked vehicles.
The alternative would be to leave it unlocked and remove all your valuables. Or better yet, put pressure on the campground/resort owners to offer better security.
-Michael
