dontpanik Posted January 21, 2016 #1 Share Posted January 21, 2016 This is in Brevard county (my home) where Port Canaveral is located: Vandals targeted cars at several Brevard County hotels, causing thousands of dollars’ worth of damage, authorities said. Deputies are still trying to determine how many cars were burglarized, but said at least 25 cars were damaged. One of the hotel managers said it appeared that the thieves were using handheld glass breakers. Deputies said owners woke up Thursday to find their cars and SUVs searched, their belongings strewn across the parking lot and their valuables missing. “What are you (going to) do?” victim Dorene Ford said. “You can’t get upset about it. They’ll do their best to find out who did it and hopefully they’ll do some time.” Window repairmen were on the scene to help replace the victims' windows. (http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/cars-several-brevard-county-hotels-robbed-vandaliz/np84M/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter) Just be sure to not leave any valuables in your cars when your parked at a hotel. Take your belongings inside with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted January 21, 2016 #2 Share Posted January 21, 2016 b4 panic sets in ... this happened in Viera, right at exit 191 of I-95 that's not near the port . . over 15 miles away . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurrSusan Posted January 21, 2016 #3 Share Posted January 21, 2016 b4 panic sets in ... this happened in Viera, right at exit 191 of I-95 that's not near the port . . over 15 miles away . . . Thanks so much for clarifying that! We're headed that way in a few weeks :eek: !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted January 21, 2016 #4 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Thanks for clarifying this and I'm sure they will catch them. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted January 21, 2016 #5 Share Posted January 21, 2016 It might say something about leaving your car in a hotel's parking versus at the port's garages or one of the lit and fenced off sites tho . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denrusk Posted January 23, 2016 #6 Share Posted January 23, 2016 This is in Brevard county (my home) where Port Canaveral is located: Vandals targeted cars at several Brevard County hotels, causing thousands of dollars’ worth of damage, authorities said. Deputies are still trying to determine how many cars were burglarized, but said at least 25 cars were damaged. One of the hotel managers said it appeared that the thieves were using handheld glass breakers. Deputies said owners woke up Thursday to find their cars and SUVs searched, their belongings strewn across the parking lot and their valuables missing. “What are you (going to) do?” victim Dorene Ford said. “You can’t get upset about it. They’ll do their best to find out who did it and hopefully they’ll do some time.” Window repairmen were on the scene to help replace the victims' windows. (http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/cars-several-brevard-county-hotels-robbed-vandaliz/np84M/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter) Just be sure to not leave any valuables in your cars when your parked at a hotel. Take your belongings inside with you! Maybe the window repairmen did it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvz2cruz Posted January 25, 2016 #7 Share Posted January 25, 2016 We stayed at I think a hotel on the way down in Fort Pierce or Port. St. Lucie a few years ago and there were 3 signs at the check in desk saying they were not responsible for items in cars. There were a couple more on way to elevator, and on floor as you walked to room. There were more by back door and in lot. It was rather unnerving. It was a Fairfield or Springhill Suites. I guess this is a problem. I know we don't haul all our luggage in for the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E&B Posted January 25, 2016 #8 Share Posted January 25, 2016 We always take all luggage in from the car. I grew up in the city, and although live in the suburbs now we still get reports in the police blotter about car break ins. Plus, when traveling I'm not familiar with the area. How am I to know if the parking lot is safe storage for my possessions? It's just common sense to protect yourself and your things in unfamiliar territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum53 Posted January 25, 2016 #9 Share Posted January 25, 2016 This isn't exclusive to hotel parking lots. At least once or twice month, the local news will have a story about cars in a particular part of town being broken into, right in front of peoples' homes. Why make yourself a potential target? If your vehicle doesn't have a trunk where you can lock things up, don't leave ANYTHING in your vehicle, not even loose change in the console. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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