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Don’t Give Thieves Reason To Break Into Your Car.

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Last month there was a night of multiple car break-ins at an apartment complex near Virginia Beach’s Town Center. At least five cars had windows smashed. It is not clear whether the criminals were after valuables or just making mischief, although one car owner says a broken iPhone was taken from his car. Each owner is now left with the cost of replacing car windows on top of any theft. Incidents like this highlight the decision of what we leave in our cars. Valuables (purses, wallets, phones, electronics, etc…) shouldn’t be kept in your vehicle, especially when the car will be left for long periods of time and never overnight. If valuables must be left, they should be hidden from sight. If you leave your purse or wallet in your car and it gets stolen, think of all the personal information contained there that the thief now has- credit, bank, insurance cards, and your driver’s license. The same is true with a phone, laptop, or other electronic devices- aside from the financial loss, any personal information it contains could be accessed by the thief. Beyond these items, there is the paperwork you may keep in the glove box- the car title and proof of insurance or car repair tickets all of which contain your personal information. Don’t give thieves any reason to break into your car.

In the event that your personal information is stolen, be sure to report it to the police, your bank and the three main credit bureaus. Should find your identity has been used for fraud, feel free to contact us for information and assistance.

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Written By Steph Wood

Marketing & Intake Manager

Steph Wood is an experienced marketing professional with a background in creative branding, business development, and strategic communications. She spent over 15 years leading her own agency, developing campaigns and strategies for nonprofits, athletes, and businesses. She also served as Director of Marketing & Special Events for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula.

Steph studied graphic design and communications at Chowan University and later pursued business and ministry leadership at Regent University. At Parks Zeigler, she oversees firm-wide marketing and intake, bringing expertise in campaign strategy, digital media, communications, client relationships, and community engagement.

A proud mother to an Old Dominion University graduate, Steph is also a speaker on topics of leadership and empowerment.

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