{"id":158,"date":"2024-10-21T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insuranceagencyoptions.com\/blog\/?p=158"},"modified":"2024-10-15T14:19:18","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T20:19:18","slug":"protecting-belongings-from-smash-and-grabs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insuranceagencyoptions.com\/blog\/protecting-belongings-from-smash-and-grabs\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting Belongings From Smash and Grabs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Smash and grabs are a more common occurrence than you may think. They fall under the &quot;crime of convenience&quot; category since they&#8217;re rarely planned in advance. Typically, the perpetrator will spontaneously commit a smash and grab if they sense an opportunity. For this reason, smash and grabs are highly preventable. Even though your auto insurance may cover loss and damage from a smash and grab, it&#8217;s to your benefit to do your best to prevent it from happening in the first place.<\/p>\n<h2>What is a Smash and Grab?<\/h2>\n<p>A smash and grab is when a perpetrator smashes a vehicle&#8217;s window to steal something from the inside of the vehicle. It may be anything of value or interest, even things that you may not think a thief would dare steal, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Car stereo<\/li>\n<li>Purse<\/li>\n<li>Laptop\/laptop bag<\/li>\n<li>Shopping bags<\/li>\n<li>Pet<\/li>\n<li>Expensive looking coat<\/li>\n<li>Etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Protecting Belongings From Smash and Grabs<\/h2>\n<p>Your insurance representative at Options Insurance Agency serving Hershey, PA wants you to be able to protect your possessions. Here are eight tips:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Whenever possible, bring expensive items with you while you run errands.<\/li>\n<li>Hide shopping bags or luxury items in the trunk.<\/li>\n<li>Cover anything you can&#8217;t bring with you under a dark towel or blanket.<\/li>\n<li>Park in well-lit areas or near the front doors of shops.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid leaving pets in vehicles for long periods.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t leave possessions overnight in unattended vehicles.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid parking in neighborhoods where crime is rampant.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t leave a pricey cell phone in the holder while you step out of the vehicle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These tips won&#8217;t guarantee that you&#8217;ll never be a smash-and-grab victim, but they will reduce your chances. For help with all of your auto insurance needs, contact the Options Insurance Agency serving Hershey, PA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smash and grabs are a more common occurrence than you may think. 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