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Anti CarJacking Tips

Carjackingis the crime of motor vehicle theft from a person who is present. Typicallythe carjacker is armed, and the driver of the car is forced out of thecar at gunpoint. The word is a portmanteau of car and hijacking.

Last Updated - 30th November 2006

This crime has become more common, since cars a number of years backhave unbreakable theft protection (transponder in the key). In the EU,mandatory since 1998. Therefore a car thief must get the car key to steala car.

The crime is extremely hazardous to the physical safety of both the carjackerand victim. The victim may be able to outmaneuver the carjacker and runover him, or if armed, shoot him. To secure compliance, the carjackermay shoot the victim or physically push the victim out of the driver'sseat without ensuring that the victim has fully separated from the vehicle.In turn, many people have been entangled in their seat belts or the frontgrille, and were then dragged to death.

What is CarJacking?

• Car-jacking is stealing a car by force or threat of force.
• Even though it appears in the newspapers almost daily, Statisticallyyour chances of being a victim are very low, and by reading this siteyou can make the risk even lower.

Is car-jacking robbery?

• Not necessarily, to have a robbery you must have a theft or an attemptedtheft. If all that can be proven about the offence is the lesser crimeof Taking and Driving Away, then there is no robbery.

Am I safe in my house?

• Not wishing to shock you, but NO. Evidence shows that car-jackerswill tour affluent areas looking at cars parked outside houses. If theysee one that they want they may try and break in to the house to getthe keys without the owners knowing,
  
• There are however, a hard-core band that will break into the houseand attack the owners getting them to hand over the keys. During thistime they may also ransack your house looking for other items to steal,including cash, mobile phones and credit cards.
  
• Some of the reasons car-jackers are now attacking victims in theirhomes at night is they know that there is less chance of them beingcaptured by CCTV.
  
• With less cars on the road at night, they also know that it is harderfor the police to follow them or keep them under surveillance.

Is car-jacking new?

• No, this form of crime has been about for a number of years, but morerecently, because of the rise in incidents it has quite rightly cometo the notice of the British press.

Do car-jackers always carry guns?

• No, we have seen that most car-jackers will carry some form of weapon,many do carry guns, real or imitation, but others carry knivies, battonsor sprays.
  
• Even if you think the gun that they have is an imitation, or an airweapon, how do you know that they have not converted it to fire realbullits. Brocock, is a make of air pistol that can be converted to firereal bullits.

Do they only car-jack Ferrari's and Porsches?

• No, in fact far from it. The most common form of car to be car-jackedare the mid-range saloons, V.W, Audi, B.M.W., Subaru, after stealingthe car the thief has to sell it, so he wants a car that he can sellquickly, Ferrari's and Porsche's have a limited market.

Why is car-jacking now a Problem?

• The answer to this is yes and no. Car-jackers search for the mostvulnerable victims. If you are a 6'05" power lifter the chancesare that you will not be targeted. They also want a car that they cansell, so if you drive a £50.00 rust bucket, once again the chancesare that you will not be targeted by car-jackers (traffic police mightwant a word though!). The opportunity bit comes in if you fit all ofa car-jackers criteria of a victim and they happen to have found you.

Is car-jacking a crime of opportunity?

• The answer to this is yes and no. Car-jackers search for the mostvulnerable victims. If you are a 6'05" power lifter the chancesare that you will not be targeted. They also want a car that they cansell, so if you drive a £50.00 rust bucket, once again the chancesare that you will not be targeted by car-jackers (traffic police mightwant a word though!). The opportunity bit comes in if you fit all ofa car-jackers criteria of a victim and they happen to have found you.

What do car-jackers look for?

• Places where cars naturally have to slow down.
  
• Major junctions controlled by traffic lights.
  
• Garages and car parks, shopping centres, and grocery stores/newsagents,places where people tend to 'nip' into.
  
• Self-serve petrol stations and car washes.
  
• Cash machines (ATM's)
  
• Residential driveways and streets as people get into and out of theircars.

Bump and Rob or a new meaning of hit and run

• It works like this. A car, "bumps" in to your rear end asyou slow or stop in traffic. You get out of your car to check the damageand exchange names and address's. As you are talking, the driver's partnerwho has comes from another car nearby or who was one of the passengersjumps in your car and drives off before you have noticed what is happening.The person who has just bumped into you then offers to help and getsin to his car to 'chase' the car thief, which means he gets to leavethe scene as well.
  
• The other version of this is less subtle, after they have 'bumped'you they just pull a gun and threaten to shoot you if you do not givethem the car, simple but effective.
  
• If you are not sure about someone hitting you from behind drive tothe nearest Police Station to report the matter there.

What can you do to stop being robbed?

• When you get in to your car, lock all of the doors, and keep themlocked until the end of your journey. Make sure that your boot is lockedalso.
  
• When you stop in traffic always stop far enough away from the carin front that you can pull round them and drive off if you need to inan emergency.
  
• If you're bumped by another car, look around before you get out. Makesure there are other cars around, check out the car that's hit you andlook who's in it. If the situation makes you uneasy, memorize or writedown the car's registration number and description; signal the othercar to follow you and drive to the nearest police station or to a busywell-lit area.
  
• If you do get out of the car, take your keys, purse or wallet withyou and stay alert. If you have written down the other cars registrationtake that also, if you leave it in the car they will drive off withit!
  
• NEVER leave your keys in the ignition when you get out.
• When Getting in To Your Car -
  • Walk with purpose and stay alert, do not look like a victim.
  • Approach your car with the key in hand.
  • Look around and inside the car before getting in.
  • Be wary of people who try and speak to you, asking for directions,the time or handing out fliers.
  • Trust your instincts - if something makes you feel uneasy, getinto the car quickly, lock the doors, and drive away.
• When Out on the road
  • Keep your doors locked and windows rolled up (at least part-way,if it's hot and you don't have air conditioning), no matter howshort the distance or how safe the neighbourhood.
    
  • When you're coming to a stop, leave enough room to manoeuvre aroundother cars, especially if you sense trouble and need to get away.
    
  • Avoid driving alone. Go with someone whenever possible, especiallyat night.
    
  • Don't stop to assist a stranger whose car is broken down. Helpinstead by using your mobile or driving to the nearest phone andcalling the police to help them.
• When Getting out of your Car
  • Park in well-lit areas.
    
  • Near to the kerb or footpath.
    
  • Avoid parking near obstructions, woods, large vans or trucks,or anything else that limits your visibility, or near somethingthat somebody can hide behind.
    
  • Never leave valuables in plain view, even if the car is locked.Put them in the boot or out of sight.
    
  • Try to park in a garage with an attendant.
    
  • Carry only the ignition key, with no other identification on it.
    
  • Even if you're in a hurry, look around before you get out andstay alert to the surroundings.
• If it hppens to you...
  • If the car-jacker threatens you with a gun or other weapon, giveup your car. Don't argue. Your life is worth more than a car.
    
  • Get away from the area as quickly as possible.
    
  • Try to remember what the carjacker looked like - sex, race, age,hair and eye colour, special features, clothes.
    
  • Report the crime immediately to the police.
    
  • Remember an insurance policy will replace your car, it will notbring you back from the dead.
• Getting your car back
  • The best way to do this and to assist the Police in catchingthe criminals is to have a tracking device fitted to the car thatcan be activated as soon as possible. In relation to the price ofa car these are now relatively cheap and there are several goodmakes on the market. If you are buying a new car, haggle the trackerto be fitted for free. If you have one fitted display the manufacturessticker in the window, prevention is better than cure.
    
  • The time that you wish you had a tracker most is when you seeyour car disappearing down the road, with the wrong person at thewheel!
    
  • Never display a false 'this car is fitted with a tracker' sticker,their trade is stealing cars, they will know it is false.

Tips

• When ever you are going to the mall park your car in a well illuminatedspot.
• Look around the cars parked and make a mental note of the type ofthe car and colour that is beside yours.
• Don't leave any valuables that would attract would be Carjackers.
• Make sure your car is locked.
• When you leave the mall, make it a habit to look around the lot andmake note of any suspicious people or cars around.
• Have your keys ready before you approach your car.
• Have your cell phone ready at all times, but don't be peroccupiedon the phone. That is distraction.
• If it is late and you are uncomfortable walking to your car, havethe mall security escort your car. This service is there for the patronsof the mall and it is free of charge.

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