Quoted from CrazyLevi:Man sounds like you guys live in the wild wild west!
23 years in New York City I've never had a single thing stolen. You guys should move here where it's nice and safe!
I did have a bike stolen when I was a kid and it sucked. Amazingly enough it was found by the cops and we picked it up at the station. It was, as the Lebowski cops said, "A joyride situation."
There are certain parts of the Houston area that have always been problematic. Like anywhere, it depends on where you live. No offense to anyone. Parts of Humble (Houston) have been problematic for years.