In a message dated 8/29/00 1:13:16 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
mark_hb@hotmail.com writes:

<< An alpine alarm would work in san francisco wouldn't it? Or would it? Maybe
 they would break into the van just to steal the alarm. >>

It can't hurt. The amateur thief may actually pass you by for next vehicle
not so equipped. It will not stop a pro.

BenT