http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,546542,00.html
While browsing through FoxNews I found another glowing display of intelligence. A North Carolina man is reporting $1.5 Million dollars worth property stolen from his rental car.
Peter Kaplan reported to New Mexico authorities that he had $1.5 Million dollars worth of diamonds stolen from his rental car. Mr. Kaplan said he stopped for a quick drink between the airport and the jewelry store that he was en route to. Mr. Kaplan said he was only out of the vehicle for a few minutes but his jewelry had been stolen.
I don’t know about New Mexico rental cars but all the ones I’ve ever been in come equipped with door locks. The economy is in the dumps and you’re going to leave your briefcase containing $1.5 Mil in diamonds in the passenger seat for all to see and expect someone not to help themselves? I don’t condone a thief’s actions but when you make it so easy it’s hard to feel sorry for the victim. A little target hardening goes a long way.
The bottom line is there are going to be bad guys in this world no matter what we do. Especially thieves during these hard times. Take action to protect yourself like locking your doors. A very simple deterrent that usually works.
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