While dining with some friends the other night, one of the women told an interesting story about someone she knew. It’s a story about safety, particularly for women. I like it when these stories are passed around — it’s the way we are reminded that we need to be aware of our surroundings and always keep safety top of mind.

Here’s how I remember the story:

There was a woman who was shopping and had her grocery cart by her car, purse in the seat. As she was opening her car door, someone drove by, reaching out his car window, grabbing her purse and driving away. To add insult, he did this while yelling an obsenity and calling her stupid.

Not only did the man get away with her purse, but a spare set of keys, her wallet with credit cards and cash, as well as her company ID badge. There’s more …

The woman went on as usual, but one day her car was stolen from her company’s secure parking lot. The lot is accessible only by employee ID badge. Likely the same predator. Luckily the story ends here, with no personal injuries to report.

There are so many messages from this one story. It’s a great reminder for women to always be aware, keep your purse close at all times and report personal theft.

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