GPS: Guard, Protect, Secure

“I wouldn’t be without it.”   A real estate broker -friend was speaking about the Global Positioning System (GPS) in her Lincoln Town Car.

My friend is one of millions who have embraced this technological aid to navigating anything from in-town destinations to cross-country treks.

Unfortunately, criminals also see the value of these devices.  Which is why they are among the most-likely items to be stolen from vehicles.

Think it’s safely out of sight in the glove box or center console?  W-r-o-o-n-n-g!  Even if there’s not a visual clue like an attachment point on your windshield, a thief might decide it’s worth his while to look in those out of sight places.  And once he has your GPS, the way lies open for more trouble.

The popular units can provide a quick and easy source of money in a street transaction. But, says Master Patrol Officer James Schriever of Kansas City Police Department’s Central Patrol Division, “That thief can use your GPS to take him to your home, street by street, turn by turn.  Your home can then be burglarized − sometimes before you even return home.”

The conclusion?  Take your GPS unit with you wherever you go!