Rea Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 I've just received an email from a reputable source, (she's an ofsted complaints person) I'll copy and paste it for you to read... CAR OWNERS AND CAR DRIVERS PLEASE READ Warning! > > >Be aware of new car-jacking scheme > >You walk across the car park, unlock your car and get inside. Then you >lock all your doors, start the engine and shift or put into reverse. >You look into the rear-view mirror to back out of your parking space >and you notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the rear window. >So, you shift the gear stick back into park or neutral, unlock your >doors and jump out of your car to remove that paper or whatever it is >that is obstructing your view. When you reach the back of your car that is when the car-jackers appear out of nowhere, jump into your car and take off! Your engine was running, you would have left your purse in the car and they practically mow you down as they speed off in your car. BE AWARE OF THIS NEW SCHEME THAT IS NOW BEING USED IN LONDON/MANCHESTER MAKING ITS WAY ACROSS THE COUNTRY! > > >Just drive away and remove the paper later! It is stuck to your window >and be thankful that you read this email. I hope you will forward this >to friends and family especially to women! A purse contains all >identification, and you certainly do NOT want someone getting your homeaddress. They already HAVE your keys! >JUST BE AWARE AND TAKE CARE IT WILL PROBABLY SOON ARRIVE IN YOUR AREA > >Brian Molloy >Detective Constable >Force Intelligence Bureau >Strathclyde Police >0141 532 5867 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 Hi Rea, Here I am again with my Mrs Sensible Hat on! This is actually a chain email that has been circulating some time - often the name at the bottom or the cities involved are changed to suit. There is actually no evidence that this has ever happened and not on a national scale. Car Jacking is a crime, and a very real one, but they tend to be opportunists. So the best advice is always to think about where you are and not leave your car whilst the keys are in under any circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 Ive not had the email but our local TV news ran a report on exactly this happening in my area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catma Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Have to say this has ended up in my inbox on several occassions! Seems to be doing the rounds again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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