Sorry to here about yet another crime victim. I just finished rekeying and relocking my rig.
Guys and gals, go through your vehicles. Do you really need to keep all that stuff in it ? I have taken everything out of mine, especially papers that might be usefull for identity theft. Trust me, it is not worth the risk.

After 1st theft was careful leaving gear in truck, fishing trip was planned for next day.

P.S. $1250. for poped & pulled key lock on truck.
      What an expensive day at work!!

Yup, it sucks living in a world where people with no respect, no morals, no right to even live amongst us feel compelled... that it's their right.... to steal from others.  It's fun thrill for them.

I got a 9mm just waiting to get one in the cross-hairs.

Until that (happy) day occurs, I keep the car & truck empty, use "The Club" on both, and make sure my homeowners insurance covers any losses. 

Homeowners insurance for auto break-ins? Wha??

Yup, car insurance only covers damage to your car, not the loss of items within it.  My buddy learned this the hard way one day when all his baseball equipment was stolen from his truck while parked at Emerald Downs.  He didn't own a home, and didn't have renters' insurance, so he was screwed.

Guys, if you rent, get renter's insurance.  So few people do.  These are the folks you see on the news, wrapped in blankets, as their apartment burns down.  This could be you.

And now that you know renter's insurance is the only way to cover lost items stolen from an auto break-in, you have yet another reason to get it.

Ok... I'm off my soapbox.

Sorry to hear of your loss, Kathy & Virg.  Hope you have the insurance to cover it. 

H-h-h-m-m-m-  must have a scope on that 9MM.

Sorry to hear of your loss Virgil.  I know it doesn't help much but I know just how you feel. 

Rich

You only need to know three simple words: TASER, TASER, TASER!

Rob is 100% correct. Darn police.