Seems the local ratones and any others have heated up their criminal activities. Car thefts & home robberies, I believe. No newspaper coverage
either. Bad for tourism, verdad?! Police.. you gotta be kidding. Anyone in TS have more info? Pescadero has been lucky so far except one guy who
got robbed twice. We are on guard. Tomaschuckie - 4-20-2017 at 11:03 AM
I heard much the same thing from a friend in that area...pauldavidmena - 4-20-2017 at 12:21 PM
I've seen quite a few break-ins reported on the Todos Santos Newsfeed Facebook page. It seems the suspected thieves are known trouble-makers who are
in and out of jail. chippy - 4-20-2017 at 02:06 PM
What a shame. TS used to be one of my favorites. That was 70s and 80s. Passed thru in March. Wow what a change! Not good. I feel the gringo/developers
are reaping what they sowed. Ni modo. Paradise lost. Again.JZ - 4-20-2017 at 03:30 PM
What a shame. TS used to be one of my favorites. That was 70s and 80s. Passed thru in March. Wow what a change! Not good. I feel the gringo/developers
are reaping what they sowed. Ni modo. Paradise lost. Again.
Lol. It was always better in the good ole days. Says every old, grumpy person.
[Edited on 4-20-2017 by JZ]Russ - 4-20-2017 at 03:42 PM
Sounds very familiar. Our criminals have taken a break, it seems. During Easter week we had 24 hr patrols. Now occasional patrols and last night the
military came roaring thru. You being a much more important tourist area should be able to get your municipality to get some security out there. We
also have a good neighborhood watch and a lot of folks turn out to search for the bad guys and wait for the police to show. Lots of cameras going in
now too. Seems like two groups here. One very serious taking quads, cars and other big stuff. The other just breaking in for cash and small quick sale
things, "tweekers".chuckie - 4-20-2017 at 04:04 PM
Its amusing to see pants peeing tit suckers like this Baby JZ insult older people If it wasn't for us old farts, whiners like him wouldn't even know
where Baja is. We can only hope that he wont reach old age..Russ - 4-20-2017 at 05:26 PM
Old and grumpy .... Something to look forward to. We're not grumpy cuz we're old but because "Progress" suckschuckie - 4-20-2017 at 05:30 PM
.JZ appears to be a developer...The only form of life lower than lawyers...I agree with you Russ, some things are better left alonePaco Facullo - 4-20-2017 at 05:59 PM
Hey, I'm old but FAR from grumpy. .....
I can assure you that of what the old folks talk about as being better
REALLY WAS !!!chuckie - 4-20-2017 at 06:00 PM
Yupblackwolfmt - 4-20-2017 at 06:23 PM
Happy 420 Chuckie
tiotomasbcs - 4-20-2017 at 06:34 PM
What I'd like to see is some pressure from our new Millionaires to get rid of the low lifes . I'm not sure if involving news reports will help
pressure local government. Hell, they are the problem. Vecinos Vigilantes or Neighborhood Watch is good but I hear people are selling out and
moving out. Can't say I didn't see trouble coming just like in the US. Just a few waves, walk on the beach , and a refresco! Vamos a ver. TioLee - 4-20-2017 at 06:38 PM
Geeze people. The more TS develops, the more fleecing available. Troubles in Pesky don't make the news either. That might be because it's
NOT news. Social media has a way of fanning flames. There is crime and when when homes are locked up for the season, the lower life know it.
Lock you stuff up. Lock up your ATV and don't turn your back on it in public -- unless you've locked it. Times change, best for people to change
with the times.
For those who weren't around for the good old days, they really were better. Glad we've all moved forward though. Nothing wrong with today.
Paco Facullo - 4-20-2017 at 06:48 PM
In the words of Livingstone Bramble
" A hungy Mon is dangerous Mon "
[Edited on 4-21-2017 by Paco Facullo]chuckie - 4-20-2017 at 06:50 PM
No there isn't anything wrong with today..As long as you understand the new rules, and are willing to live with them..Many people don't choose to do
that...And it is a lot more difficult for those of us who for many years never locked their doors.rts551 - 4-20-2017 at 07:18 PM
At least for me, the increase in crime has highlighted the inadequate (and many times corrupt) legal system that exists in Mexico. That makes it
harder to play by the new rules.bajabuddha - 4-20-2017 at 08:18 PM
NEWS IS NEWS.
It's not a matter of ''closing one eye, it only looks half as bad". The more people know what's going down the more to bear the adage, "Forearmed is
forewarned". Spread THE NEWS, good or bad. Then deal with it as it comes, but get your head outa the sand (and other orifices).monoloco - 4-20-2017 at 08:21 PM
I was around in those "good old days" and there was crime then as there is now. You would have to go back a very long ways for a time in Pescadero or
Todos Santos when you could leave a place locked up for the summer, with no one watching out for it, and not be robbed. I lived in Barrio San Juan in
those days, and if you left a pair of Levis on the clothesline and went to the corner store, they'd be gone when you got back. There's more people now
so of course there are going to be more robberies, and since we have the internet and social media we are made aware about more of them.gnukid - 4-21-2017 at 08:22 AM
There are many types of crimes, theft in baja is largely opportunistic. If you leave your home clearly unattended for a long period of time then it is
an attractive nuisance to thieves who aren't too smart they just want to steal something to pass another day. They will trade your valuable stuff for
.50 cents they really don't care. And yes it's institutional, meaning it is supported by corruption throughout and there is no resolution after the
fact. So, get your place secure and preferably have someone in your house, rent it or have a house sitter. That will resolve crime simply. We've had
issues in La Paz but with an effort the problems have subsided. Its sad but thats how it is. Cielomar - 4-21-2017 at 10:11 AM
Criminals are getting more sophisticated too. Our neighbor in Elias Calles went to eat in Pescadero and was robbed and his car stolen too. Someone
was watching the house for some time to determine a pattern of the owners and the caretaker. Just relocated my siren up high and now have monitoring.
If there's a break-in they will call the neighbor. I also understand that the security companies can install a locator chip in your car for US$200
that you can track on your smartphone. Kind of like "find my iPhone" feature or the old Lojack system but updated. Something to consider.woody with a view - 4-21-2017 at 10:59 AM
Cell phone network GSM Needs a SIM card. Recommend pre-paid.gnukid - 4-22-2017 at 08:08 AM
I used a sms sim card based alarm that text you about entry and sounds an alarm as well as cameras that trigger on motion and capture and can send
email, plus raid on certain items in the near field of the base station still you need someone to be there or be nearby and willing to go. Easier to
be there before they get in as opposed to after. A vacant house in baja loaded with valuables is a conspicuous nuisance.
