Reader report: Westwood car break-in

Todd e-mailed to alert everyone that his car was broken into — “again” — tonight @ 21st/Roxbury. He asks, “When will these little brats learn that I keep NOTHING in that car?”

5 Replies to "Reader report: Westwood car break-in"

  • JanS February 1, 2008 (10:47 pm)

    did they go thru your glovebox? I’ve considered set mousetraps in glove box and other places in the past…at least something to get their attention…;-)

  • Todd in Westwood/S.Delridge February 2, 2008 (9:51 am)

    Funny thing is, after the last TWO times the Subaru got broken into, we keep absolutly NOTHING in the car. It has the stock Soob am/fm/cassette player.
    We think it was broken into before because wife had a Target bag or Old Navy bag for trash. Since then we have switched over to fully clear trash bag. I dont get it.
    I called the SW Precinct and filed a report. If anyone has been vandalized or broken into, dont hesitate to report it. This is how they compile crime stats and distribute officers in the community.

  • Adrian from Boston February 2, 2008 (10:09 am)

    Hi Todd,

    Having lived in the Backbay/Southend area of Boston for 3 years, and having my car prowled frequently I learned to leave the car unlocked with a note taped to the window saying “car unlocked – nothing of value inside”. It worked. On occasion I could tell that someone had been inside the car, but nothing was broken or taken. It’s a desperate move, but if you are really tired of getting your window replaced as I was you might consider it.

    Best of luck

  • Diane February 2, 2008 (12:48 pm)

    It is frustrating to have one’s car broken into repeatedly. I liked the note idea from one commenter and considered that as well. While I have not been broken into at home, at my work in Columbia City where I park on the street, I was broken into 6 times in 6 months. I have a Subaru and the breakers used a tool wedged between the glass and rubber to reach my lock. I now leave the glove box wide open, along with my ashtray and middle storage box. No break ins since. Good luck!

  • Todd in Westwood/S.Delridge February 2, 2008 (1:08 pm)

    Diane, thanks, thats a great idea.
    I found out today that is what they are doing to my car as well. I see the dent in the trim where they wedged something in there. They must prey on old Soobs because of this.

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