Car break in at the Event site

Jackal · Since 17 Dec 2005 147 Posts WS Stoked

Lock your doors!

A buddy yesterday parked next to us in the boat ramp parking lot and accidently left one door unlocked. Someone must have been watching/stalking him as he parked at 3 PM and at 3:30 someone charged over $2000 worth of crap at walmart at 3:30 PM!

They took his wallet and iphone only, leaving everything else.

Lock your doors and for those of you that stash your keys on the car like me, you might want to reconsider. The scum may be watching you too!

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey

Walmart should have security camers at the checkouts, so hopefully they can catch the guy.

craz z · Since 01 Dec 2008 130 Posts Montana Stoked

When are the thieves going to learn. If you steal a credit card your BUSTED. Hopefully the police once they catch the perps which they will uptain a search warrant for the house maybe all the rest of these recent break ins may be linked in some way.

what a idiot cards are so much easier to track then lost kites.

JNETTE · Since 02 Feb 2006 149 Posts PORTLAND Stoked

Obviously walmart didn't check ID either! Shocked

Bad walmart bad!!!!!

cosmodog · Since 06 Oct 2005 205 Posts Stoked

Here's my soln for hiding the key. Bought the lock boxes at Home Depot. I attached the box to the van (last pic) by taking off the inside door trim and bolting thru the plastic surrounding the license plate. Attaching to the Honda was a bit trickier. Made a backing from plywood and bolted the box to the ply. Used a foam backing to prevent scratching the car.

jcohenx · Since 28 Aug 2007 250 Posts Portland Obsessed

For those not mechanically inclined I have a simple solution. You will need a pair of scissors, some nylon cord, and a duplicate car key.

1. Cut 20-24 inches of nylon cord.

2. Tie the cord in a loop with a good bowline knot.

3. Marlin hitch the kite key to the loop of nylon cord.

4. Place the necklace around your neck underneath your wetsuit or rashguard. If you wear neither, cut the loop shorter in step 1 and tie it around your ankle.

Hey, it works for me.

boredbrain · Since 16 Feb 2006 352 Posts Hood River Obsessed

Their called real estate lock boxes. Got mine after losing my key out at florence in 95, still works fine.

The other benifit is when more than one person needs access to the car, or you lock yourself out, best hideakey their is, doesn't bounce off your car.

I use the one that goes over a door handle. The spinner type works best. Hood River Supply has them as almost any hardware store. Price is arouond 25-30. No drilling, just hook to your Tow Hook.

Big dogs also help keep thieves out of your vehicle.

Mark · Mon Jul 20, 09 7:35 am

If you have a hitch receiver that you don't use much, Here is a clever idea that I use:

http://www.hitchsafe.com/

You can store your credit cards and keys.

EdG · Since 19 Dec 2005 425 Posts Just a Kook that's Obsessed

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Got one of these yesterday around $40 - electronic key not so good in salt water

http://www.oregonsurfshop.com/help.php?section=about

these guys sell a pad lock style one...

like this (a little bigger) I like that it is out of view - under the vehicle

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1738 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

another option is keyless entry. you might try calling up your car dealer to determine if this is an option for your car. I have a keyless entry keypad on my escape that is easily programmed from the dealer and the it is adhesive backed to the car.

freeman · Since 20 Jul 2009 1 Posts New Member

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Magnetic box options are not good as they are not secure and everyone knows where you hide those anyhow!! In addition others can see where you are stashing the keys and then rob you blind while you are on the water. Statistically, most car break-ins are those that do a poor job of securing their keys or actually leave their cars unlocked.

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