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Please read this information carefully and take the following steps TODAY to avoid being the victim of these crimes.

A few SIMPLE steps can prevent your car from being a target for a car prowler or thief. A car prowl is when someone breaks into a car to commit a crime. Typically, car prowlers break into a car because they see something that may be of value. That includes shopping bags, backpacks, change, anything that is visible to a passerby as they look into your car.

Follow these steps every time you park your car and decrease the likelihood of being a victim!

• Keep personal and valuable belongings out of sight. Do not invite a break-in by leaving valuables such as cameras, CDs, IPODs, money, computers, stereos, bags, packages or shopping bags (including re-usable bag) in plain sight. Take them with you out of your car or discreetly lock them in your trunk if you cannot remove them when you park. DO THIS EVERY TIME YOU PARK!




• Keep all doors locked and windows up at all times when you park. A lock is only effective if you use it!




• Secure your vehicle in your garage or park in a well-lit and highly visible area. Criminals look for cars that are isolated and parked in dark areas.




• Use your alarm system at all times.




• If you have a GPS system, remove it when you park your car. And, remove the GPS holder as well. Criminals know that a GPS holder means there is probably a GPS somewhere in the car! Out of sight, out of mind!




• If you see a person looking into cars and appears suspicious, call 9-1-1.

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This is a story of how Ham Radio helped me out of a very dangerous situation. On March 3rd 2005 I broke down on Interstate 5 just North of The city of Gorman. It was late, around 11:00 PM. The road was dry and clear. My Big Rig had just come out of the shop with an engine rebuild. It was under the repair shops care for 3 weeks. I picked up the truck that morning and done my vehicle inspection. I found no safety discrepancies. However unknown to me there was a problem.

It was early morning on March 3, 2005; I went to work with the intention to install my radio gear in my original truck from the one I was temporarily using. It took around 4 hours to transfer all my equipment and supplies into my assigned Big Rig. Once finished I picked up my cargo for the run to Modesto, California. I rested a while before heading out. I left at 7:45 PM and proceeded to head out of town. I followed the rout to Interstate 5 North and made a quick stop at a truck stop in Castaic, Ca.