[Neighbors] Auto Theft Prevention

[abqcleve]

That’s a myth: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/can-unlock-car-door-tennis-ball/. Also, modern cars do not need and should not be “warmed up.” Maybe in MN, but they have engine heaters up there. We’re good here. 

Mark

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> On Nov 6, 2021, at 10:54 PM, kingkb via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
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> This may be erroneous info but ~ I was told that newer cars with electronic locks are pretty easy to break into (all you need is a tennis ball and a firm whack, according to what I was told). If that's true, running your car to warm up - with it locked - well, not a good idea.
> 
> Karen
> 
>> On Nov 4 2021 6:15 PM, Mark Nelson via Neighbors_nobhill-nm wrote:
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>> Hi neighbors,
>> 
>>  
>> APD is giving us a heads up that they are seeing more auto thefts in the mornings when people start their cars and leave them running to warm up. 
>>  
>> To help prevent these, avoid running your engine without being present at the car, and avoid keeping any items in the car that could attract a break in. 
>>  
>> Take care and stay safe!
>>  
>> Sincerely,
>> Mark
>>  
>> R. Mark Nelson
>> Public Safety Committee Chairman
>> Nob Hill Neighborhood Association
>> -- 
>> R. Mark Nelson, PharmD
>> 
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