September 23, 2005

Keep your iPods to yourself

There now are different versions of these small devices that can contain thousands of downloaded songs — the original iPod, the iPod Shuffle and the iPod Nano. All of these tiny entertainment centers range in price from $100 to $500, making them not only valuable to their owners but also enviable items for potential thieves. The thefts of iPods are growing exponentially even at the MGH, where an increasing number of iPod thefts recently have been reported to MGH Police and Security.

MGH Police and Security offer the following tips to keep iPods and other small electronic devices safe:

• Don't leave your iPod unsecured.

• If you are on a subway, keep it in your hands at all times.

• At work, either take the iPod with you when you leave or lock it in a secured drawer and take the key with you.

• Never leave your iPod in the workplace when you go home for the day.

• If you leave your iPod in your vehicle, lock it in your glove compartment.

For more information about safety tips, call MGH Police and Security at (617) 726-2121.