Consider parking elsewhere you shouldn’t have to but...
Just tell the police that they look like early Swedes minus the blue eyes.
Excellent situational awareness, FRiend...:)
So it was stolen by African American teens, or was not stolen by African American teens?
I’m having a hard time figuring out exactly what happened, beyond a weird feeling you had when a black boy asked you a question.
Why is the car slowing down?
Why is the horn making such a noise?
Why are the doors locked?
Try the windows.
Bro, I think you drove in the wrong part of town.
How would I know his uncle’s name?
These 57 Question auto security systems are just too much.
Nope. I'm a mob hitman and my day is just getting started.
The kid actually said “Hi, Sir.”??
Young people say that a lot here in Idaho. But I wouldn’t expect it down your way.
Can you get some sort of tracking device in your car, like an Apple AirTags, or something similar? Just in case it does get stolen, at least you’ll be able to track it.
The Boot is an effective car theft device.
Please tell us you carry or at least, have one in your car.
You might want to carry some police grade pepper spray in your front pocket like I do. If you do, make sure you know how to use it.
When i owned my toyota supra i would pop the hood and pull out the fuel injection fuse.
Took less than 45 seconds and gave me piece of mind..
I have a 2015 Santa Fe. It is one that can be stolen with a USB. Hyundai did the software mod that is supposed to stop that. I also have a Club. Hopefully they look for something easier to steal.
About 56 years ago, my Dad had brought us (my Mom and my 2 brothers and I) along on a trip to a conference in State College, PA. It was summertime and the trip made for a nice vacation. Dad was driving a car from the University HE worked for, SIU, so there was a sticker on the rear with “SIU” and (I’m guessing) the campus’ fleet registration numbers on it. No University logo, tho’.
Anyway, Dad had dropped us off somewhere - I don’t recall, probably a park or something, and gone in to the conference that afternoon. When he came back out, there was an “Amish” youth sort of hanging around the car. My Dad guessed the kid was ~ 16 y’o. According to my Dad, he engaged the kid in some sort of small talk, then the kid asked Dad “What does “SIU” mean?
My Dad, never slow on the uptake, replied “Secret Intelligence Unit”. The kid’s eyes went wide and he sort of mumbled something to the effect that he (the kid) better get headed home. My Dad replied “That would be a good idea”.
The young man left quickly.
Today’s young potential car thieves are surely more sophisticated, but, the idea is still valid...
The state police captain who lives in my neighborhood tells me that the single most effective way for the average American to avoid becoming a crime victim is to stay away from shopping malls.
Trade it for a car with a manual transmission. 😁
Youth: “Sir, are you just getting off work?”
Me: “No, Detective Peterson, 12th Precinct. I’m out here investigating a ring of car thieves.” (Reveal side arm subtly). “I heard they were aggressive. God, I hope so... four years on this **** job and I still haven’t got to shoot anyone. I feel like tonight’s my night. Well, have a nice night son.”
Any cameras in that garage?