Suspects approach on foot or in a secondary vehicle. Suspects watch for victims to come to their vehicles so the suspects can gain control of car’s key fob. “Warming up” – suspects look for vehicles that are left running unattended and warming up due to the cold weather.Once in victim’s personal space, suspects use force to steal the victim’s car.
Suspects use the “distraction” as an opportunity to get close to the victim and their car. With the victim willing to help, suspects steal the victim’s car and take any valuables. “Asking for help” or other “distractions” – suspects ask for directions or help jump starting their vehicle.Suspects then steal the victim’s car and drive off. “Gas pumps” – suspects drive up to a vehicle while the victim is pumping gas.If victims do not leave their vehicles, suspects escalate force to steal the victim’s car. As the victim exits their car, suspects steal the victim’s car and take any valuables. With the victim distracted by the car accident, suspects hope the victim will exit their vehicle to assess the damage.
“Bump and rob” – suspects in a vehicle cause a minor collision and use it as a distraction.Suspects threaten the victim with a handgun or force. With the victim’s car blocked, suspects steal the victim’s car and take any valuables, including cell phones, wallets, money, etc.
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