GPS Unit stolen from Car on Racetec

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On Tuesday, 4/8, a Nissan truck on Racetec Place was broken into between midnight and 6AM. The drivers window was smashed and the GPS was stolen. Police were notified.

Police see an increase in the number of GPS units stolen and are urging people to make sure electronics are removed from vehicles or at least hidden from view to decrease the chance of theft.

"Laptops, iPods, radios, radar detectors, cell phones and GPS units are an easy turnaround," Grennon said. "With so many people having GPS units, we recommend that they be removed from vehicles overnight. You're not likely to put a GPS in the trunk when you stop at Wawa for coffee, but people have to be cognizant of the fact that their cars are not 100 percent safe even in their driveway."

"Even if you hear glass breaking, by the time you get up and look outside the thief and your GPS will be gone if you leave something where someone can see it," Grennon said.

Be sure to write down the make, model and serial number of your GPS. If it's stolen, at least you have a chance of getting it back. You can also register GPS units (as well as other electronic gadgets) at the manufacturer's website.