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jmbcomms said:
Avoid flashy jewelry, leave no valuables in your car or trunk, don't leave valuables on the beach -- [color:"red"]same advice I'd give at home.[/color]


I see this posted frequently, and while I love the island and am not fearful there, I have to disagree with this comment. I often leave things in the trunk of my car here at home, and often clearly visible in the back seat. In fact, I often leave my purse in the car if I'm going into a store with my husband and won't need it. I wear my diamond rings and earrings without fear of being assaulted. On the island, I don't carry a purse, don't wear my good jewelry, and would never consider leaving even a grocery bag in the locked trunk of my rental car. The precautions I take there are definitely not the same as I take at home.