Well this is all good discussion. But after hearing about my friends truck
taken and the dogs let out, TWO dogs, I not sure if that would really be a good
deterent at this point. Our dogs could be hurt as well if these punks were
determined to do what they have been doing. ?Dogs can be shot, stabbed, hit etc,
basically hurt. I would feel horrible if something happened to my dogs,
especially if they tried to protect my property.
But we have to do something at this point as a group or groups, to let them
know we are all on to them and watching. I think the idea about signs, BIG
signs is a good idea. Also, I myself would be more than willing to take a
turn or so sitting in a staging area in a conspicious place and keeping a look
out, ready to get a license ID or description etc.
In my old neighborhood we set up a "neighborhood watch". We shared
each others contact information, and would jot down license plates and
descriptions of ANYONE suspicious or acting that way. OR, better yet
anyone never seen in our neighborhood before. The police were very helpful and
appreciated the assistance very much and we eventually never had any trouble at
all. A few times we caught kids in the middle of the night stealing stuff
out of our cars. They had no idea they were being watched and the police
were called. BAM! We got em!
In our endurance community a lot of us know each other either by name or
sight...so maybe we could pick out individuals who just didn't look like they
belong there and jotted down some info just in case.
Also, my husband suggested to me to put in a "kill switch" under the hood
of your car. This device prevents the car from being started and taken. He
said it might crank over but will not start, thus thworting the thugs plans if
that was their thought. I mention this cause that is what happened at
Drivers Flat.
Personally, I've learned to never bring a purse with me, but wear a
nice flat, comfy fanny pack and just carry my license, a few dollars, keys
(don't have a cell phone unfortunately). So there is nothing in my car of
value.
My husband also suggested a locking pin on the trailer hitch. THis
would work well with the kill switch in the car.
Oh, on the kill switch idea, just remember to put it in a place where it is
not obvious, and one would have to spend some time locating it which I don't
think theives would want to do. And...then, don't forget you have
one!
One other idea, drop a maxed, or cancelled credit card on the ground by
your vehicle, as if by accident, but not. If the thugs chose your vehicle,
found the card, tried it, they could be caught or at least ID' via camera in a
store or bank. Might sound silly, but could work.
At this point we have to do something.
Oh, I also heard word thru a credible source that the authorities have
found some stolen items in a part of Sacramento several times. So
hopefully they will zero in on these guys.
Well, just some thoughts to share. This is getting really bad and
something needs to be done. I also think a meeting is a good idea as
well. Is anyone else attending?
