truck got broken into, next steps? (security overhaul)

[traksta15 10+ year member]

So last night someone broke into my truck and stole my ipod, thankfully they were nice enough to leave everything else (pocket knife, subs, amps, dvd player, pictures, rims, etc etc) in my truck so I can't be that mad, the main thing that bugs me is that the ipod was a gift from my parents and grandparents about 2 years ago and now its gone along with about 1400 songs and 200 pics (that I can't get back) I have an alarm (viper 771xv but my remote was broke so i couldn't arm it (replacement remote was waiting on front door step ironically)) and doors were unlocked, all things considered I think I should feel lucky he only took a $300 ipod vs. everything I had. But my question is, what should be my next step as far as home/car security? Im looking into security cameras which we (my 2 other roommates work together) can monitor our driveway from work and some more add ons to my alarm (currently just has shock sensor as far as I know, what ever came in the orig. box from the factory).

There's really no limit to how far we'll go to protect our stuff, just don't get carried away with unreal examples guys, i'm looking for some serious advice.

Thanks guys!!

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[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

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[traksta15 10+ year member]

pics of what? My empty glove box where my ipod used to be?

 

[Cravingbass123]

if they only took an ipod and ur doors were unlocked to begin with then how can you be so sure that someone broke into ur truck?? was the doors ajar? maybe ur ipods in ur pocket. check!!!!!!

 

[bball09124 10+ year member]

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[traksta15 10+ year member]

My dome light was on (you have to push the button on the light to turn it on, I never do this. I use the switch on the drivers side of the dash) and there was a whole bunch of stuff from my console in my front drivers seat (maps, pictures, phone chargers, etc etc) I came in around 3:30a.m. and was up at 6:30 so he only had a 3 hour window to do it.

 

[traksta15 10+ year member]

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I know, I feel stupid.....

 

[simpsonbuck 10+ year member]

Don't leave anything of value visible in your vehicle.

Lock your doors maybe?

 

[simpsonbuck 10+ year member]

I know, I feel stupid.....

It sucks getting ripped. You got your first one out of the way without too much damage.

Learn and move on.

 

[Cravingbass123]

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[traksta15 10+ year member]

Ipod was in glove box, I have tinted windows, you cant really see anything except for maybe my sub box, but he left that. There was a hoody and all kinds of random crap they could have stolen.

 

[traksta15 10+ year member]

so can anyone point me in the right direction as far as the cameras im interested in?

 

[cf2004 10+ year member]

lock your doors

could get an alarm

be carefull were & to who you show your stuff off to you. chances are you know the person that ripped you off.

am not saying you werent careful, but after i was ripped off i was very paraniod. In my situation, the theif didnt steal enough to cover the debectable(sp on all my words so far lol) so that sucked.

 

[malic 10+ year member]

Thread Derail!!
Guys Im Getting 5 % Tint All Around Tomorrow For Only 150 SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETT!

With Lifetime Warranty!!!

Mad Marks Is Da Best!!

That's not that great of a deal....

 

[simpsonbuck 10+ year member]

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