Lock Your Car

Let’s talk security.

Do you leave your car in your driveway at night? If you do, there are a few simple things to make your car, and indeed the entire condo complex more secure. You see, thieves like to go to neighborhoods where there are easy pickings. And they keep coming back.

So what should you do?
1. Lock your car. Seems obvious, but you would be amazed at how many are left unlocked.
2. Remove all articles of value from plain sight. Even if you lock your car and you leave a camera or cell phone in the seat you are a target. Guess what? Not only will you get your camera stolen, but you will also have to pay to replace a broken window.
3. If you have a radar detector remove the mounting bracket from the windshield. You don’t have to be a genius to figure out if there is a bracket there is either a GPS or radar detector somewhere in the car.
4. Don’t move things to the trunk. Take them inside. Remember that trunk release you have? Most thieves do.
5. If you are going to park in your driveway long term, consider installing a motion detector light fixture over your garage. While most thieves will realize this is what it is, most will just move on. Why take the chance.

These steps won’t guarantee you will be safe from a break in, but it will go along way to securing our complex.

If you see suspicious cars or persons in the complex call the Chattanooga police non-emergency number 423 698-2525.

If you see someone breaking in a car or a house, do not approach them, call 911.