A new breed of criminal is lurking the streets. Thieves are targeting unsuspecting motorists while they’re pumping gas or step away from their vehicles. Purses, laptops, and other valuables, are the main targets.
These thieves are not just after your valuables, but are also after your identity. The thief pulls his or her vehicle alongside the victim’s vehicle, appearing to be just another service station customer. While the victim is distracted the thief quickly opens an unlocked door, or reaches into the vehicle through an open window, and snatches any item that is easily-accessible. The thief then hops back into his or her own vehicle and drives off. The whole process takes place in a matter of seconds.
Protect yourself.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Keep your car windows rolled up at all times.
- Never leave your keys in your car.
- Never leave valuables in plain view.
- Secure your valuables before reaching your destination.
- Lock your doors every time you enter or exit your vehicle.
- Always report crimes and or suspicious activity to your local law enforcement agency.
Video provided courtesy of of the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Check out the Broward Sheriff’s Office for more information.
2 Comments on "Gone In 4 Seconds"
Kathy Capen
Bank Envelopes are also a target! After you may have cashed your check at the local bank and received cash in an envelope, empty or not, do not leave the envelope out on your car’s seat! They may just break in to see if there is money in there.
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Koobster
The neighbors tryed to steal my car. The busted out the steering , and they forgot one thing, I had an autolock, on my car. When this happened it locked the car completely up. Took several hours to unhook everything and rehook everything back up.
AUTOLOCKS can be bought at pepboys and Checkers.
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