More than 30 cars broken into in Buckhead (2014, neighborhood)

[sirrob]

Originally Posted by JPD

As it turns out, I didn't clear anything up. I just made a mess of it. Stupid memory!

HAHAHA! No worries.

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by tigers84

I could never leave anything in it -- including CDs, pocket change, chargers, nothing of any value. Tell me how many folks are OK with taking EVERYTHING out of their car every time they park it. The burden should be on the criminal, not on the owner.

Well, I agree, the burden should be on the thief, not the owner. I'm just saying in practical terms leaving the car unlocked should make you less vulnerable to damage. If a thief wants to get in and look around and see if you have anything worth taking, why would he break a window if he can simply open the door?

[MikeandIke27]

Originally Posted by LovinDecatur

OMG I was on MARTA last night and it was full of thieves carrying electronics from Buckhead.
Get Serious. You know damn well cars were involved, not trains. That MARTA argument is so tired.

Yes and It needs to be put to rest

[MikeandIke27]

Originally Posted by roadtrip75

Marta brought the criminal element to Buckhead from the South side of town. As predicted.

How do you know they came from the southside?

[MikeandIke27]

Originally Posted by saan

im waiting for the 1rst comment to say , "its because grta runs xpress buses during rush hrs, why the counties you listed have crime now" lol

lmao!!!!

[rcsteiner]

Originally Posted by atlantagreg30127

The topic is not about MARTA or how MARTA may or may not bring crime into an area. The topic is simply about the large number of car break-ins in a given area.

That being said, last year there was one night in West Cobb where 45+ cars were broken into in a matter of hours. More than half of them were unlocked. Most of them contained items like laptops, cell phones, iPods, iPads, and more - including at least one GUN, in an unlocked car. There are lessons to be learned about it for car owners.

(1) Always lock your car. Even in your garage.

(2) Don't leave stuff in your car that you don't want stolen. Maybe in the trunk, but certainly not in visible areas of the passenger compartment.

[futureATLien]

Originally Posted by rcsteiner

(1) Always lock your car. Even in your garage.

(2) Don't leave stuff in your car that you don't want stolen. Maybe in the trunk, but certainly not in visible areas of the passenger compartment.

This is common sense.....I dont understand why people leaving things in plain view! I have a family member that leaves her gps in all the time. So far her car hasnt been broken into. But still......

[JPD]

Originally Posted by rcsteiner

(1) Always lock your car. Even in your garage.

(2) Don't leave stuff in your car that you don't want stolen. Maybe in the trunk, but certainly not in visible areas of the passenger compartment.

Even the trunk isn't safe anymore. Most cars have a trunk lever and/or back seats that fold down, so once someone is in your car, they have access to your trunk.

[John Williams]

Originally Posted by JPD

Even the trunk isn't safe anymore. Most cars have a trunk lever and/or back seats that fold down, so once someone is in your car, they have access to your trunk.

True. But at least you can disable the trunk lever on some cars. I've owned one where it was connected to a separate lock tumbler, and you used the ignition key to lock it out, and another where the override was in the glove box.

[JPD]

Originally Posted by John Williams

True. But at least you can disable the trunk lever on some cars. I've owned one where it was connected to a separate lock tumbler, and you used the ignition key to lock it out, and another where the override was in the glove box.

Interesting. I never knew that.