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16-05-2010, 06:59 PM
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Gps New Target For Theft
Went to Melbourne Zoo today and 2 cars parked behind ours had windows smashed and GPS stolen from both, They are the new target for theft.
Warning before we left home on Zoo parking "do not leave GPS in vehicle", we removed ours before we left home.
By the way Marley looked good, 4 months old today, weighing in at 240kg.
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16-05-2010, 07:47 PM
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Just as an add note to that Jack1948 make sure you remove the mark left when you remove them from your window, it's a sure sign you may have one in the car.
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16-05-2010, 08:06 PM
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Another thing to watch is that you don't have home as one of your favourites as while they know you are away from home enjoying yourself they may help themselves
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16-05-2010, 08:07 PM
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Had our GPS stolen out of the ute in the driveway.
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16-05-2010, 08:18 PM
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unfortunately i dont think its the "new" item to steal, alot of parking stations or parking areas are showing more and more signs warning you to remove your gps device and clean the windscreen.
I agree with MJB in not having your home as a favourite, but then again most GPS like my Garmin have a pin lock every time its turned on, i know its not going to help when its stolen but then again its not going to be worth as much when its locked and maybe if more people lock them maybe they might not be a 1st choice for thieves?
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16-05-2010, 08:27 PM
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hey has anyone else seen these gps locks?
gps map lock link:
Video
maybe one way to keep you gps.
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16-05-2010, 09:10 PM
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Or just chuck an old Melways (Street directory for all you interstates who might not know) on the drivers side dashboard, if they see that they may also assume the owner can't afford any other toys worth taking.
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16-05-2010, 09:18 PM
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you could also try this stuff to stop someone pinching it...
Rearview Mirror Adhesive Kit
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16-05-2010, 09:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Grey Ghost
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This stuff was used during the 80's to stick Ford mirrors into the middle of the windscreen
All you had to do was hit it sideways and the mirror would fall off - most times the mirror would come off, sometimes the inner layer of the laminated screen would break off and sometimes the whole windscreen would crack/shatter
Don't use it to stick your GPS gear to the windsceen !!
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17-05-2010, 12:27 AM
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Just an idea out of left field, and it wouldn't need to be that specific glue anyway, it was just the first one Google gave me. It's sort of like the idea of glueing a $1 coin to the pavement and watching who trys to pick it up. Someone sees a supposedly easy target and comes undo because of their greed.
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