NWS Alpine

Very common in South FL. Gym parking lots and parks are huge targets. Even in Boca Raton we have issues from the scum of Miami and Fort Lauderdale renting cars and driving up to steal stuff. In broad daylight there are smash and grabs at the dog park with people standing less than 50 yards away. Sometimes the more going on in the area the easier it is for them to go unnoticed. I never leave anything in my car of value.

FLvector

Resurrecting a year old thread - just a reminder to keep valuables out of sight when parking at the trail heads. As I arrived to ride last night, two vehicles were just broken into. One women lost her purse and in the other vehicle a man lost his wallet. I never keep anything of value in my vehicle, but it doesn't keep them from smashing my window. I wrote the local county commissioners a pointed message suggesting video surveillance and signage to indicate cameras were recording, but I doubt they will support it. Too much apathy and not enough funds left over after spending money on their pet projects.

rumrunn6

the thieves must be raking it in. someone should put up a sign. obviously, the cops aren't doing anything about it

rangerdavid

that sucks man. just glad i live in NC, we don't have to lock our cars, houses, or anything else for that matter.

LGHT

Good point. It's doubtful cops would even bother "staking out" such a small time loss that happens once or twice a month. Just isn't worth it to them.

BoSoxYacht

I'm so glad this wasn't a story about a wreck you had, and a description of your injuries.

At least you have your health, and nothing was stolen.

bigdo13

that's messed up... sorry about ya car...

I can't say that's ever happened to me... When I go seeking out new routes or trails I never leave my car in rando parking lots for more than an hour, if that..

I will say, back in H.S., my whip got broken into/windows smashed right in front of my dad's house, so that was ****ty... got my speaker system stolen... lol...

In any case, yeah, don't let this bad experience stop you from riding that route again... I would do it again and just maybe not take the car if possible..

FLvector

Sorry for the confusion, but my vehicle wasn't broken into. When I arrived one gal was standing outside her car assessing the damage to hers and the other BMW the rider had not returned to his car yet. I decided to park in an area across a major road and will continue to do so. It just pisses me off that these scum do these smash and grabs - just needed to vent.

rms13

Sucks. But yeah, happens at many trailheads where I live too. You're doing the only thing you can by not leaving valuables in the car

FLvector

+1 A more permanent solution.

Oldhead

Hide the go pro in the trees, turn it on stealth mode and catch the bastard doing it.

evrythngsgngrn

It's probably the guy at the auto-glass shop!

BillyD

Cannot be ruled out. Has happened for real, in fact that's my first guess.

cydewaze

I usually leave my doors unlocked when I leave my car at the trailhead, then hope they try the handle before smashing the window. My MTB trailhead has had some break-ins, but it's so busy that there are almost always riders coming or going. Sometimes busier is better!

K100Fran 

That sucks. Time for a stakeout and a call to the police if they come back?