This is the second time since April I've seen cars on my block looking like this. Thieves smash the windows to get at the stuff inside: iPods or sunglasses or CDs or whatever. The DC Police response to the problem? Publicity that tells people to not leave stuff in their cars.
Thats a heart sinking feeling to come out to see that in the morning. I know the feeling all too well!
Posted by: Metro Man | September 19, 2008 at 08:17 AM
And this is why A) I love having a garage parking spot and b) the police's response is why I do not live in DC.
Posted by: Daniel | September 19, 2008 at 09:25 AM
Yep, one of the (many) reasons I don't have a car.
Posted by: Marc Luoma | September 19, 2008 at 10:40 AM
I had that happened to me back in 2000. I was devastated, and I started paying to park in the parking garage. Damn, thieves.
Posted by: Shevonne | September 19, 2008 at 11:03 AM
This is one of my reasons for not buying a house in D.C., that and the terrible schools. You know you can have your cake and eat it too, if you live in MD or VA, you can live about 20-30 min. to down town DC and park your car infront of your house without worrying about it being broken into.
Posted by: Mamitu | September 19, 2008 at 01:13 PM
Aïe! How I miss Corunna!
Posted by: Mi | September 22, 2008 at 12:26 AM
Oh right. You're not really from Corunna, are you? Maybe a wanna-be?
Posted by: Marc Luoma | September 22, 2008 at 06:44 AM
Thank god this isn't my car, otherwise i would be devastated! Seriously!
Posted by: soropot | September 12, 2009 at 11:39 AM
I'm sorry about your loss. I can oly imagine how violated you must feel.
I know you were not wanting to hear the police suggestion. Unfortunately, it is the simplest way to deter vandalism like this.
Here are a few other tips:
1- If you must leave items in the car, drape a sweater or jacket over them. Remember, thieves look for an easy target. If they don't see what they are looking for they will move on to the next car.
2- Park under a street light.
3- Mark all of your items with an ultra violate pen in case they show up later you could prove they were yours.
4- Data dots are also getting popular. These use nano technology to mark your items for easy claiming later.
5- Tint your windows to the maximum allowed by law.
It basically comes down to this... Don't make yourself an easy target.
I hope this helps
Posted by: Atlanta Car Insurance | September 13, 2009 at 01:22 PM
This happened to me once someone smashed my window to get in and steel my car stero not only was i out a car stero but the mess left behind from broken glass was a nightmare to clean up
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Posted by: Panic Attack Blog | October 26, 2009 at 06:50 PM
This happened to my sister last year. Her window was smashed, and her laptop was stolen.
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