The Towson University Police Department would like to make the campus community aware of a possible new car-jacking scheme.
Imagine: You walk across the parking lot, unlock your car and get
inside. Then you lock all your doors, start the engine and shift into
REVERSE. Habit!
You look into the rear-view window to back out of your
parking space and you notice a piece of paper, some sort of
advertisement stuck to your rear window.
So, you shift into PARK, unlock your doors and jump out of your
vehicle 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 jump out of nowhere … jump into your car and take off —
your engine was running, your purse is in the car, and they
practically mow you down as they speed off in your car.
BE AWARE OF THIS NEW SCHEME Just drive away and remove the paper that is stuck to your window later … at a well-lighted location.
Any questions regarding any crime prevention concerns should be directed to:
Detective George Morgan, Jr.
Towson University Police Department
Community Crime Reduction Unit
(410) 704-3403
