Do you own or know a
friend with a portable G.P.S. unit?
Please spread the word! Due to the sudden increase of
these expensive units being stolen from motor vehicles along with all other
electronics (cell phones, laptops, etc.) The Boston Police Department strongly
recommends the following:
- Remove the ENTIRE unit each time you leave the motor
vehicle. This includes the window or dashboard mounting plate, along with
the 12 volt plug-in adapter. We also recommend removal of the suction cup
mount, along with wiping off the impression mark’s left from the cup on
the windshield.
- NEVER place the unit in the glove box or trunk for
storage. Carry them back & forth from your home or office for total
security. We recommend purchasing a small inexpensive camera bag, which
allows you to store and transport them perfectly and without causing
damage.
- Removal of ANY items in plain view from the passenger
compartment with any value. This includes loose change and items of ANY
value which can cause a thief to forcibly enter your car in search of
better items including all of the above.
- Retention of ALL electronic devices bought and sold
recently including the make, model number and most important THE SERIAL
NUMBER OR ESN NUMBER for cell phones in the event of a theft.
- Report the theft as soon as possible to your police
department. Please bring as much info you have on the item along with you
to your visit to the police station in the event of a theft.
- Locking and parking your motor vehicle in a well lit
area if possible WHETHER OR NOT if any valuables are left in the car.
- Please visit www.trace.com
to register your valuables in a database
- along with visiting the Boston Police Department’s
Crime Watch Unit at
- www.BostonCrimeWatch.com
for further tip’s.
- Please call 911 when you need police services or 800
494 TIPS to report crime anonymously or text "Tip" to CRIME
(27463).
