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Comment by Sgt. Eric Krause on October 29, 2009 at 1:53pm

In reference to stolen cars: Older model Honda's, Toyota's and other makes are much easier to steal than the new models. Most Hondas starting in the year 2000 have sophisticated transponder keys. Other manufacturers have similar anti-theft devices making the cars extremely difficult to steal. However, the car is still vulnerable to break ins so don't leave anything valuable in the car. For older moder cars, consider after market anti-theft devices. There are several options such as alarms, steering wheel locks, kill switches, etc..You should visit a store that specilizes in vehicle security.

Also, get lug nut locks for your tires.

Sgt. Eric Krause
Area E-13 Community Service

www.e13bpd.com

Comment by Karen Zgoda on October 29, 2009 at 11:46am

How horrible Erin! My boyfriend's car was stolen in front of our house on Wachusett St. back in May. My car was stolen over a year ago but in Brighton. We both had Hondas. I'm nervous about buying another car next semester. While some things will just get stolen in an urban environment, besides removing GPS devices (which we don't have) what are tips to avoid getting your car stolen?

Comment by Erin R on October 28, 2009 at 9:30pm

One of these car break-ins was mine. I never installed the mount in my car or have any indication that there's a GPS in there. In fact I usually don't keep the device in the car at all, but left it in the glove compartment that night because my hands were full with groceries. It just takes one time I guess!

Comment by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 28, 2009 at 12:33pm

Neighbors, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not leave your GPS units in your cars.

Take them down, along with the mounts, and wipe away the squiggly lines.

Please and thank you!