Thieves on the prowl in Playa

[ReadyTRock]

A few thoughts on these matters...

Don't bring expensive jewelry and watches. If it's not there, it can't be seen or stolen. Get a Timex for travel...

Even I, who has never stolen a thing in my life (OK, OK, there was that one 8-track tape) , could pop most sliding glass doors in a matter of seconds.

When I'm traveling, anything important or valuable is either in my pockets or locked up. Having said that, I'll probably get jacked up on my next visit.

[sctx]

Originally Posted by Daddy B

So, do you now realise what a feat it is to climb a Mexican wall, my friend?

piece of cake until you get to those broken beer bottles mortared into the top of the wall

[FrankRN]

Originally Posted by Phil in Ottawa

DUDE! Now that picture brings memories of the PDC of old! I remember my wife an I walking down 5th ave around calle 12 or 14. Almost everyplace had walls like these, and almost all of 5th was a dirt road. There was mostly jungle after that point except for a few bodaga's and such.

I asked my wife "do you want to explore any further down". She looked at me and said something like "are you taking drugs! I'm not going down there." Boy, those were the days. It cracks me up when people talk about some theft and ATM scams like it is something new.

[FrankRN]

Originally Posted by Susie Q Roo

On the other hand, when Sarah lived in town, she had a small grill that sat outside on her tiny second floor balcony, over a fenced and gated yard, that was nearly impossible to get to. Yep, they got to it somehow and made off with that grill! In town, I don't think you can assume that anything is safe, anywhere.

Well what do you expect? Who wouldn't want to steal Sarah's grill!

[sherbear2007]

Thanks to all the reports I am now Terrified... Oh well I will have a few drinks and gain some liquid courage once I hit the beach!

[Heather]

Originally Posted by sherbear2007

Thanks to all the reports I am now Terrified... Oh well I will have a few drinks and gain some liquid courage once I hit the beach!

I've lived here for four years and vacationed here for 3 years before that, and in that time, I have had one bicycle stolen, in broad daylight, outside the Playa.info office.

Don't fret, just be aware. And have fun, don't forget that.

[psa24]

Originally Posted by Daddy B

So, do you now realise what a feat it is to climb a Mexican wall, my friend?

Yes, that is why I am glad they weren't talking about a large Mexican wall the government is building to keep us Americans out.

[rackburt]

Originally Posted by psa24

Yes, that is why I am glad they weren't talking about a large Mexican wall the government is building to keep us Americans out.

ditto that!! LMAO Exactly what I've been wondering! How long until they're trying to keep US out!

I think sliding doors are easier to break into than people realize. However, after we put the hanging rod (wooden pole) out of the closet in the track, locked all the windows and posted Mamita Kickyoass at the door; I felt MUCH safer!

I happen to live in one of the highest crime areas per capita in the USA. As long as there is not a huge increase in violent crimes, I'm still safer there than at home. So, although I would prefer it not to be an issue while on vacation; it is! At least I don't have to be worried I'll be thrown overboard in Playa!

[beerbreath]

I take the same precautions wherever I go,be it Omaha or Playa.

[litenlarry]

Originally Posted by FrankRN

DUDE! Now that picture brings memories of the PDC of old! I remember my wife an I walking down 5th ave around calle 12 or 14. Almost everyplace had walls like these, and almost all of 5th was a dirt road. There was mostly jungle after that point except for a few bodaga's and such.

I asked my wife "do you want to explore any further down". She looked at me and said something like "are you taking drugs! I'm not going down there." Boy, those were the days. It cracks me up when people talk about some theft and ATM scams like it is something new.

Actually the Mexican wall shown with broken bottles on top can be easily overcome..A thick horse blanket thrown over the bottles, and zap they are in....

[Babaloo]

Originally Posted by litenlarry

Actually the Mexican wall shown with broken bottles on top can be easily overcome..A thick horse blanket thrown over the bottles, and zap they are in....

great idea!
now...where in the hell am i going to find a thick horse blanket in Playa??
...Walmart?

[Heather]

Originally Posted by Babaloo

great idea!
now...where in the hell am i going to find a thick horse blanket in Playa??
...Walmart?

A rug would work, too, Babs. Try that. It's a deterrent, but not impossible to overcome.

[lolabella]

Originally Posted by Babaloo

great idea!
now...where in the hell am i going to find a thick horse blanket in Playa??
...Walmart?

Try the Punta Venado Ranch. This might be a catch-22 though if it's surrounded by a Mexican Beer Bottled wall....

[TEX]

There are thieves in Mexico?.......

Good thing I live hear in crime-free Texas.....

[Mogley]

If you build a wall like that in the US is it still a Mexican wall? If you build it in the middle east can you use a camel blanket? Do they have camel blankets?