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Very well put Andrea. You are right crime is everywhere, but we are very fortunate that Aruba so far has escaped the violent crime that plagues many of our cities. I am sure that there are many reasons for that and the Aruban Authorities can and I believe will take steps to keep Aruba as safe as it is.
That said all of your ideas for safety are good ones. May I add. Keep doors and windows locked at all times. Double check them. When out and about be aware of your surroundings. At night walk in well lit areas that are not deserted. Do not leave any valuables in your vehicle, but if you must at least keep them out of sight. If you have a laptop or PDA try to use it inside and out of sight. When out of the room place it out of sight, maybe locked in a suitcase if it won't fit in the safe. Record serial numbers and take pictures of the items. Make copies of all valuable papers, passports, tickets, credit cards and have copies in several places.
This is no different than actions you probably take when you are at home. We just all think nothing bad could happen in our Paradise. And, if we take reasonable precautions it will not happen to us. Aruba is still one of the safest places on the Earth.
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