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andrewh
andrewh
WA
46 posts
andrewh andrewh
WA, 46 posts
17 May 2015 11:16pm
Had my window smashed today while windsurfing at crazy waves around 2-3pm , stole my wallet which was locked in glove box. (bad hiding spot) and managed to spend over $700 in 30 mins using my bank card with pay way.

I was parked at south beach car park near the pickled fig café so thought it would be safe there, but seems not.

Be careful everyone
lao shi
lao shi
WA
1346 posts
lao shi lao shi
WA, 1346 posts
18 May 2015 7:17am
Bugger!
We were packing up around 2 and didn't see anything. Had hoped there was enough activity in that car park for it to be safer.
azymuth
azymuth
WA
2169 posts
azymuth azymuth
WA, 2169 posts
18 May 2015 9:52am
andrewh said..
Had my window smashed today while windsurfing at crazy waves around 2-3pm , stole my wallet which was locked in glove box. (bad hiding spot) and managed to spend over $700 in 30 mins using my bank card with pay way.

I was parked at south beach car park near the pickled fig café so thought it would be safe there, but seems not.

Be careful everyone



Sorry to hear that, like Lao I always assumed that it was busy enough at that car-park to deter the local "pond life".
I've never noticed glass on the ground there before.

I guess they probably took advantage of a squall while people were sheltering. We were probably still out sailing.

You should be able to get reimbursed by your bank for fraudulent pay-wave transactions.

JJ
Windxtasy
Windxtasy
WA
4019 posts
Windxtasy Windxtasy
WA, 4019 posts
18 May 2015 10:14am
Sorry to hear about that. Definitely spoils your day.
I would have thought a wallet would be safe in a locked glove box, especially as it was out of sight. How did they break into the glove box?
dusta
dusta
WA
2940 posts
dusta dusta
WA, 2940 posts
18 May 2015 12:49pm
Windxtasy said..
Sorry to hear about that. Definitely spoils your day.
I would have thought a wallet would be safe in a locked glove box, especially as it was out of sight. How did they break into the glove box?


if i was breaking into a car the glovebox , especially if locked would be the first place i would look . A screwdriver would make quick work of a glovebox . for me if i need to hide something like a wallet , the place i put it is under the third row of seats .
andrewh
andrewh
WA
46 posts
andrewh andrewh
WA, 46 posts
18 May 2015 1:56pm
Looks like they used a crowbar or something similar to break open glove box.

Bank will refund money but can take up to 6 weeks.

They first used my card at woolworths at 2.13pm so only about 20 mins after I went into the water, so probably sitting in carpark watching our cars
Windxtasy
Windxtasy
WA
4019 posts
Windxtasy Windxtasy
WA, 4019 posts
18 May 2015 2:24pm
It is surprising it doesn't happen more often really, as once we are out on the water we are usually gone for some time, and not watching the car (hope no potential thieves are reading this).
For while I left my wallet at home while windsurfing. Then I broke a UJ, only 5 minutes away from the shop, but I didn't have any money to buy a replacement. By the time I went home to get my wallet my window of opportunity had gone.
ozziedave
ozziedave
WA
12 posts
ozziedave ozziedave
WA, 12 posts
18 May 2015 11:14pm
I generally find the the best place to leave my wallet is in a random location in the back of the car ... often takes me ages to find it.
silvec01
silvec01
WA
645 posts
silvec01 silvec01
WA, 645 posts
18 May 2015 11:19pm
The best place to leave your wallet is at home!!!!.

Bring some cash with you.
Obelix
Obelix
WA
1171 posts
Obelix Obelix
WA, 1171 posts
18 May 2015 11:44pm
dusta said..

if i was breaking into a car the glovebox , especially if locked would be the first place i would look . A screwdriver would make quick work of a glovebox . for me if i need to hide something like a wallet , the place i put it is under the third row of seats .




Not a good idea to publish these ideas and teach them where to look...
dusta
dusta
WA
2940 posts
dusta dusta
WA, 2940 posts
19 May 2015 12:44pm
Obelix said..


dusta said..

if i was breaking into a car the glovebox , especially if locked would be the first place i would look . A screwdriver would make quick work of a glovebox . for me if i need to hide something like a wallet , the place i put it is under the third row of seats .






Not a good idea to publish these ideas and teach them where to look...



tbh i dont care, thieves that frequent car parks for smash n grabs wont be on a forum like this and besides for them to get into the 3rd row in my car it will take them a few minutes as you have to get in the back and fold up the rear seats and then dig under the seats . And besides whenever i go to the beach i don't take my wallet , i take a few bucks that i slip in the key pocket of my wallet .
yoyo
yoyo
WA
1646 posts
yoyo yoyo
WA, 1646 posts
20 May 2015 6:24pm
After having my window broken at Woodies I learnt not to take anything of value. Then at Pt Walter someone broke in and stole my jeans! Had to drive home in my wetty.

As for the card, when they first introduced PayWave the ads on TV had some guy in a shopping centre dropping his card and a cute girl picks it up and gives it back to him. I'm not sure I was the only one who thought the more likely situation would be someone in a hoody pocketing it before hitting the shops.... I've heard of people tampering with their cards to disable Paywave but I'm sure the banks could disable the feature if they wanted...but don't hold your breath..
Vince68
Vince68
WA
675 posts
Vince68 Vince68
WA, 675 posts
21 May 2015 8:34am
My daughter had an excursion to the local police station with her school the other day and i just found this in her show bag. If anyone would like one i guess you go to your local cop shop. It might deter





sausage
sausage
QLD
4874 posts
sausage sausage
QLD, 4874 posts
21 May 2015 10:36am
Obelix said..

dusta said..

if i was breaking into a car the glovebox , especially if locked would be the first place i would look . A screwdriver would make quick work of a glovebox . for me if i need to hide something like a wallet , the place i put it is under the third row of seats .





Not a good idea to publish these ideas and teach them where to look...


I'd be surprised if they can read!
Sparky
Sparky
WA
1122 posts
Sparky Sparky
WA, 1122 posts
21 May 2015 8:58am
vpar said..
My daughter had an excursion to the local police station with her school the other day and i just found this in her show bag. If anyone would like one i guess you go to your local cop shop. It might deter






But "who" removed all the valuables from the vehicle?
Sin
Sin
WA
170 posts
Sin Sin
WA, 170 posts
22 May 2015 6:40am
Sparky said..

vpar said..
My daughter had an excursion to the local police station with her school the other day and i just found this in her show bag. If anyone would like one i guess you go to your local cop shop. It might deter






But "who" removed all the valuables from the vehicle?


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