It's a good tip though I find it amusing that people would program home. Most of us know how to get home without a map
A better tip would be: don't leave it in the car. I know some of them are bulky but those who live in big cities know that you don't leave anything visible in your car or you will return to broken glass and missing property. Sadly many are lazy and learn the hard way.
The one thing we do leave visible is the infant seat. So far so good, though I don't want to temp fate