Popular Lubbock Food Truck Victim Of Car Break-In, Here’s How To Protect Yourself

Local food truck Mai Tai Kitchen recently posted about a car break-in that cost them dearly. A criminal stole purses, wallets, and money whilethe food truck operators were working:

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How We Can Help Mai Thai Kitchen

We can help by enjoying their delicious-looking food. Find out where they'll be next by following their Facebook page. Also, we can be good, vigilant neighbors and report any suspicious activity we see. If you suspect someone is breaking into a vehicle, please report it to the Lubbock police.

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How To Protect Yourself From Vehicle Break-Ins

Let me be clear, it is never my intention to blame a victim of a crime, as the fault lies 100% on the absolute doo-doo person who did this.

However, the best way to eliminate a criminal of this type is to starve them to death. Never leave anything valuable inside your unattended car. I realize this is easier said than done, but it's important to protect your belongings and your identity. Many car break-ins happen because the thief sees an opportunity worth the risk, like purses, packages, boxes, etc.

If you must leave something in your vehicle, keep it in your trunk. Of course, criminals can still get into your trunk, but at least it's more obvious, and it takes more time to deal with. Store your items there before you get to your destination if possible, so if anyone is staking out the area, they don't see your loot. Always lock your vehicle, keep windows rolled up, and never, ever leave a firearm in your vehicle. Try to park in a well-lit, surveilled area if possible.