I’ve read that among the car thefts and burglaries in my
area, one in four occurs in a church parking lot. My one experience along those
lines happened just a few feet from the church door. It was a weeknight shortly
after Thanksgiving. There was a seminar at church about creating and managing a
budget, and I’d brought a large tray of tea breads to be served after the
meeting. Carrying the tray took both hands, so I shoved my purse under the
front seat before locking the car; something I’ve never done before or since.
Apparently the person who smashed the car window to take it had watched me. He
also hit another car where a man had hid his wallet in the glove compartment. Here’s
what I learned: Keep your car tidy. Even an empty shopping bag can make you a
target. Stash your goods before you park, not after. Better yet, take them with
you.
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