I am new to geocaching, but I wanted to give some advice to everyone when leaving your vehicle. While caching last week I came back to a site that I was unable to find earlier in the day. When I pulled into the public access site I noticed two brand new trucks parked and empty. I had seen the same two trucks earlier that day and figured the owners were tubing down the river, like most muggles found in this area do. I thought at the time that I should write down the license numbers (Just in case), but then blew it off, because the trucks looked brand new (not a drop of dirt, they had to be muggles up from the city). As I started out to the cache, which was down a hill and about 100 yards from my vehicle, I could hear a vehicle pull into the access. I assumed they were bringing the owners of the trucks back. I could hear them turning their music up and then down and then they left. After still not finding the cache I headed up to my car. I noticed the door ajar on the passenger side. Missing was a purse and cell phone (STOP, don't blame the victim). I know I should not have left anything of value in the car, but since I did I myaswell try to save someone from the same mistake.
1. Know your surroundings
2. Write down any license numbers of cars that are in the parking area.
3. Hide any valuables
4. Lock all doors
If anyone wants to add any helpful advice, please do so.
