If you see a plastic bottle wedged on your tire, it could be a warning sign of a growing theft tactic that distracts drivers long enough for criminals to strike, making awareness and quick thinking essential to keeping yourself and your vehicle safe.
Most people grow up believing danger announces itself loudly, through chaos, urgency, and unmistakable warning signs. We imagine threats arriving with alarms, broken glass, or dramatic confrontations that make it obvious something is wrong. Because of this belief, everyday moments like parking a car or running errands feel automatically safe. Yet many real-world risks arrive…