BW
Elk Grove Tailgate Thieves
Hello. I’m Ed Smith, an Elk Grove Personal Injury Lawyer. Sacramento Police Department has just released a warning about a drastic increase in tailgate thefts in the city of Elk Grove.
Why would a thief take my tailgate?
Because trucks with backup cameras are a super hot commodity among crooks. These crooks are targeting your truck’s tailgate to steal the camera which they can sell for some quick cash.
Increase in Tailgate Thefts between Elk Grove and Rancho Cordova
Sacramento Police indicate that the region between Rancho Cordova and Elk Grove (and everywhere in between) has been hit hard by tailgate thieves going after back up cameras.
How does the thief do it?
Elk Grove tailgate thieves pull up to a pickup truck, pull the tailgate down and cut the cords. It takes all of thirty seconds.
What can I do to protect my tailgate?
John Tran of Auto Tech Service and Repair located in Elk Grove recommends having a lock installed on your tailgate. Also, he suggests installing an after-market alarm that will go off if someone begins monkeying with your tailgate. He says you might even consider putting a truck lid (cover) on there–that way you will have two locks.
Any preventative measure you can take that will make it more difficult and time-consuming for a thief to remove an item from your vehicle is a good idea.
We just suggest that you start with locks and alarms. Another good preventative tool is to install motion-sensing lighting in and around where you park your vehicle.
Is it just the back up camera thieves are after?
Lately, it has been the backup cameras that are being stolen. However, we know that even the tailgate itself can fetch a fine payday for a thief. The cost to replace a tailgate can run a few thousand dollars.
Elk Grove Police Department
If you notice any kind of tailgate behavior in your neighborhood that looks suspect, please contact the Elk Grove Police Department at (916) 478-8000.
Elk Grove Tailgate Thieves is brought to you courtesy of the Elk Grove Edward A Smith Law Offices.
I’m Ed Smith, an Elk Grove Personal Injury Lawyer. I have been helping accident injury victims throughout Elk Grove and northern California for over thirty-three years. If you or someone you love has sustained a serious personal injury, call me promptly at (916) 694-0002 for free, friendly advice.
We are known for being the “personal” personal injury lawyers. This is because we take the time to get to know you and your family. You will come to know me and my staff as well. We are always here to be of service to you as you recover from your injuries with our expertise and help.
Read our reviews on: Yelp, Avvo, and Google. See what our valued customers have to say about working with our Elk Grove law office.
The Edward A Smith Law Offices has built the most comprehensive auto accident information website available on the web: autoaccident.com.
I am a distinguished member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. We are a group of successful trial lawyers. We have won multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on our cases.
Read our verdicts and settlements page!
Photo Attribution: By Rob Stercraw (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons