Watch Out – Don’t Touch the Bottle: The Alarming New Carjacking
Introduction
Carjackers are constantly finding new ways to deceive drivers, and a disturbing new method is gaining traction across several cities. It’s simple, sneaky, and effective and it starts with an ordinary plastic bottle .don’t touch it. Hey
How This
Criminals are now using a small plastic water bottle placed between the car tire and the—usu
Here’s how it usually unfolds:
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The setup : The thief identifies a parked vehicle and discreetly places a plastic bottle between the front tire and the body of the car.
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The distraction : When the unsuspecting driver returns, they start the car and begin to drive away. Immediately, they hear a loud crunching or popping sound caused by the bottle being crushed.
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The reaction : Naturally concerned, the driver stops and exits the vehicle to investigate the sound— often leaving the car running or the door open .
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The ambush : That’s when the thief—or a group—strike. While the driver is checking the wheel, the carjacker jumps in and drives away. In some cases, personal belongings or even children have been inside the car.
