Unfortunately, vehicle burglaries are one of the most common crimes! Seeing that these burglaries are crimes of opportunity, it is often our own carelessness that causes our vehicles to be broken into.
Although we would like to believe that areas around college campuses would be a safer environment where these types of crimes wouldn’t occur, it’s not! You are just a susceptible at your off campus home or even in the campus parking lot!
There are a few precautions you can take to lower your chances of this occurring to you.
- Lock up your vehicle, insuring all windows are completely shut
- Install a car alarm
- Park in lighted areas if possible
- Clean out your car
- Remove all electronics
- If the stereo face plate is removable, remove it
- Sports equipment
- Tools
- Briefcases/purses
- Backpacks
- Clothing
Contrary to common belief, renters insurance also provides you with possession protection if you fall victim to burglary to your vehicle. As part of the renters insurance plan, when you move your possessions out of your home and into your vehicle, coverage still applies!