If you find a plastic water bottle wedged between your tire and wheel well (usually the rear tire), do NOT get out of your car immediately. This is a known criminal tactic used to lure drivers out of their vehicles.
How the Scam Works:
The Setup: Thieves wedge an empty plastic bottle between your tire and the wheel well while your car is parked
The Noise: When you start driving, the bottle creates a loud crinkling/clicking sound against the rotating tire
The Trap: The noise is designed to make you think something is wrong with your car, prompting you to pull over and investigate
The Theft: When you get out to check the noise, criminals either:
Steal your purse/wallet/phone from your car
Rob you directly
Carjack you
What to Do If You Find a Bottle:
DO:
Stay in your car with doors locked
Drive to a safe, public location (gas station, police station, busy parking lot)
Call the police to report it
Check your surroundings carefully before exiting
Remove the bottle only when you’re in a safe location
DON’T:
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