Just so there is no conception that the OPs concerns are valid, from today's Despertar de La Costa http://www.despertardelacosta.info/news/entre-2-y-3-vehiculos-robados-al-dia-en-zihuatanejo-reportan/

I'm just waiting for the inevitable "Do you realize how many cars are stolen every day in Podunk, Illinois?"

I may be the only poster who actually had their car stolen in Zihua. The police knew who the thief was - a 21 year old who had skipped town after totally demolishing our vehicle up in the hills north of Zihua, near the village he originally came from. We asked what kind of penalty he might be facing if and when they arrested him, and were told "Maybe 17 or 18 years."
Hearing that, and given the reputation of Mexican prisons, we kinda hoped they wouldn't catch him. But if murderers sentenced to 40 years get out after serving only 2 years, I guess car thieves probably get a slap on the wrist.
Or maybe not: crimes against property seem to be taken more seriously than crimes against the person. Life in Mexico is very definitely cheap. Ask Al Rak.

but 2-3 cars a day, thats impressive.

i only knew 3 people all summer who had their rigs taken

luckily my car is a dented up POS imported from france

sadder yet is they are probably taking 2-3 kids a day in the state as well. god knows why (well maybe we do).

dark times

We bought three years ago so we are also there
for a while.

We traveled every year by car to Patzcuaro,
san Miguel,Guanajuato last July, and we usually
go to Troncone and Bara De Potosi every time we come
down, which is once every four weeks from november
to may.

I guess we are Lucky because so far nothing happened.

i got stung by a sting ray...

I do get some feed back from our manager that
this year there is a bit more "turbulence" than
a few years ago. Reading the Diario of Zihuatanejo
is revealing. But it seems it comes in waves
and hopefully the Wind will die down.

There was suppose to be a joint military, state and marine
force in ZH to add security.

Does anybody know if they arrived and how is the situation
with them.

The military drive by once or twice a day in their vehicles as if they were on parade. Otherwise no sign of them or any police, particularly at night when all the bars have their music cranked up to absurd levels and inebriated people are racing around town on motorcycles and in boombox cars. Still waiting for anything positive. Not holding my breath. Too many public servants seem to be in simulation mode and the rest are already on the campaign trail looking for their next booty.

We traveled every year by car to Patzcuaro,
san Miguel,Guanajuato last July, and we usually
go to Troncone and Bara De Potosi every time we come
down, which is once every four weeks from november
to may.

I guess we are Lucky because so far nothing happened.

i got stung by a sting ray...

I do get some feed back from our manager that
this year there is a bit more "turbulence" than
a few years ago. Reading the Diario of Zihuatanejo
is revealing. But it seems it comes in waves
and hopefully the Wind will die down.

There was suppose to be a joint military, state and marine
force in ZH to add security.

Does anybody know if they arrived and how is the situation
with them.

Some words and phrases aren't perfect, but it gives you the gist of what's going on.

We will be down in Zih in early November and plan to keep a low profile, stick to the beaches, condo and restaurants. No roaming around downtown as usual, which is a shame.

Wouldn't it be great if there was a better translating system than Bing?

Yes, but there is, Google translate and Rob has the link right on this page. Bing? Really?

and thankfully insured.

they will take everything in the car as well - don't expect to get your purse back or anything like that

if you can read spanish this is a fun read

http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/articulo/estados/2016/09/11/recorrimos-la-ruta-del-terror-en-guerrero-0

havent heard of anyone getting jacked since that article came out thou.

our buddy from los llanos had his tundra taken, our contractor had his 2007 jetta taken, our friend had her bosses car taken. all in the last 4-6 weeks.

drive a simple humble car. they love trucks n jettas. they probably won't steal your 1976 bocho