To feel free, to go where we want. That’s what our car gives us. Despite all the current difficulties, this car with all its equipment reassures us; we feel safe! We adopt habits like at home: put objects on the dashboard, leave the bag on the front seat. Ease for us, opportunity for others. Here is why these gestures deceive us and cause us problems.
Times are tough for everyone. For some, seizing other people’s property is not a problem. Far from being organized criminals, this is an opportunity to be seized. They start two-wheelers, cyclists or stolen scooters in the middle of traffic: the windows open and your bag disappears in less than five seconds. No trespassing, no threats, door theft is on the rise. It requires no effort, just observation of the wrongdoers and a lack of vigilance on your part. Easy to steal, bags and other luggage left in a front or back seat, the window a little open.
Bag stolen from front seat of car. source: spm
Victim of a robbery at the door, you have to find parades
The modus operandi is known to you. Through a gap, an arm of a two-wheeled vehicle slides quickly. From the height of the machine, there is more to use. Your surveillance is on your mobile, or on the traffic light that turns green. It is about locking the doors… It happened that they were opened.
You do this at the supermarket: open the bag unattended? By car, be careful! source: spm
Preventing theft is now your priority. Inform your passengers and family of this scourge and verify that they have made their arrangements. In addition, we recommend that you leave valuables safely in the trunk. We also tried to tie the straps of the bag to the handle to adjust the depth of the seat. Sometimes the handle is too short, the bag too big… Then they impose a measure on you: preferably leave the windows on the sidewalk closed. Too much to bring evil to the root. On the road… the business is less profitable for pickpockets: distrust anyway. To deter burglars, simply close the windows and lock the doors; It may seem simple and, above all, restrictive, but we believe that it is effective.
React immediately to theft – it’s important
After this insidious and brutal robbery, your bag will be emptied, in an alley, out of sight. Stolen personal items, lying there on the ground; the authors will not really be questioned. They are only interested in cash, bank cards and telephone. People steal for easy money, which goes directly to the pocket. His belongings will most likely never be found…
A real scourge: pickpockets. Money too easy… and so many problems for you! Let’s stay alert. source: spm
Some advice after this theft: the card and the telephone
After a period of legitimate astonishment, you have to react: The credit card, the phone(s)! The opposition is often carried out in a dematerialized way… In an application from your mobile… Purchases with the card can start quickly, with the contactless function… Don’t waste time. Additionally, you will be required to file a report and provide a statement of theft. This report requires transfer to the offices of the police services. Quickly write down on yourself or on a piece of paper the circumstances of the violation (date, time, important details), describe the objects and bring your identity documents such as those of the vehicle. Il faut bien faire marquer la liste exacte des biens volés, pour que tout soit clair avec votre assurance (si vous avez une couverture en cas de vol d’affaires personnelles dans votre voiture), votre banque et le fournisseur d’accès au réseau de telephone.
Few people think about it: keeping a RIB and the serial number of your phone device It can be of great help in these difficult times. Not in your bag… in the glove box for example, at home or in another mobile. This information will appear on the precious official paper and your procedures will be even easier. It happens that the objects have been found, the police computer will not forget these details and you will be able to recover your goods.
You got it, to protect yourself from pickpockets at the door: some gestures and awareness are required. Now you can also react and avoid getting into big trouble as a result of this scourge. Remember that it doesn’t just happen to others.
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