To Prevent Broken Windows, Leave the Door Unlocked?

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My car has been broken into a number of times over the last few years; twice since moving to Washington. Common sense suggests that whatever you leave in your car is more secure if you lock your doors. But if you don’t leave anything of value inside, is it possible that leaving your doors unlocked is the way to go?

Yesterday, my friend had both of his cars broken into. Lucky for him, nothing of value was found, and no damage was done. With both cars having doors left unlocked, his windows remained intact.

The same thief broke into his neighbor’s car. The doors were locked, so the windows were broken. I’m not sure if anything was taken, but the owner most certainly had to call his insurance company to make a claim.

Have you ever considered leaving your car doors unlocked to ensure that your windows remain intact?

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