Nassau cops warn drivers to take GPS devices with them

Nassau police warned drivers Monday about the growing number of global positioning system (GPS) devices being stolen from cars. Steve Blum, of Franklin Square's Movin' on Sound and Security, agrees

News 12 Staff

Feb 13, 2007, 1:35 AM

Updated 6,546 days ago

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Nassau police warned drivers Monday about the growing number of global positioning system (GPS) devices being stolen from cars.
Steve Blum, of Franklin Square's Movin' on Sound and Security, agrees with police and says a person should never leave his GPS in the car. Ranging from $400 to $900, police say the transportation gadgets represent a quick and easy score for thieves. Police say leaving GPS devices, cellular phones and laptops in view when not in the car is practically an invitation for robbers to break the window.
Police also suggest taking the GPS stand out of the car as well so robbers don't think it is hidden inside. Blum goes as far to recommend not programming a home address in the GPS to prevent thieves from accessing that information.
To view exclusive interview with Nassau police commissioner on GPS theft, go to channel 612 on your iO digital cable box and click on iO Extra.
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