As a local, I can definitely tell you things have changed significantly over the years here in Charleston. As a native of James Island I know that back in the day ?traffic? occurred when the Wappoo Cut Bridge opened up at 5-o?clock and while vegetables where available in the one grocery store, most folks bought fresh vegetables from one of the local vegetables stands or we picked our own from one of the fields on the island. As farms have become overtaken by neighborhoods and streets have become crowded with cars, James Island as well as most all of Charleston has also become a place of crime. Locking car doors at night, keeping security lights on at the house, locking down the front garage door while working in the back yard, these have all become essential to keeping our possessions, just that, our possessions.
If you have read on the site lately there have been multiple instances over the last six months to a year of fishing tackle or fishing related gear walking. Now more than ever having gear insured, being able to properly identify your gear and possessing written and photographic record of your gear is critical. Here are a few of the items both police and insurance providers encourage folks to do to document their items:
- Photograph or video record each item and ensure model and serial number appear in the pictures if possible.
- Consider putting your own identifying mark on some items in an inconspicuous place such as under a side cover on a reel. Photograph this too if possible.
- Record model number, serial number, keep original receipts and record original purchase price.
- Keep records up to date and ensure you have adequate insurance to cover replacement of items.
If you are a victim contact the police and the insurance provider immediately. If you locate items yourself do not take actions into your own hands, call the police and follow the proper channels. Remember to always watch your stuff, and try to watch out for your neighbors as well. Ask t