here<\/a> <\/strong>It\u2019s interesting. The criminals bump into a victims car, then get out while the victim driver is collecting their wits. In the momentary confusion, the criminals point a gun at the victim and then steal his or her car with all the contents.<\/p>\nThere have been similar incidents in Los Angeles. The MN police have gone so far as to issue public warnings. I doubt that Los Angelino’s will see warnings. The LAPD and City council seem to be far more interested in sweeping rising crime under the carpet.<\/p>\n
\u201cFollow Home Robberies have been reported in LA and the surrounding communities. Some of the more high profile follow home robberies have involved celebrities and people in wealthier neighborhoods around Los Angeles.<\/p>\n
Recently, there was a rather shocking smash and grab in Cucamonga. That one got my attention because it was relatively close to my home.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Reading about the methods of both, and some of the precursor behavior I feel, makes me a little better equipped to avoid the situation before I become a victim. That\u2019s not a guarantee but at least I\u2019m more aware of shady behaviors that might be leading up to something.<\/p>\n
A follow home situation is unlikely given where I live. I doubt criminals will want to follow me to where Jesus lot his other sandal, and given the rural nature of my community, criminals might think twice, assuming that rural people would be well armed and more likely to give them lead poisoning. (Generally True!)<\/p>\n
Smash and grab might also be less likely even during the Winter because avenues of escape are few and choked with traffic. Home robberies on the other hand might become more of an issue. It\u2019s not uncommon to see strange vehicles in my neighborhood because of lost people looking for snow play areas or the ski resort.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In Winter there are so many strange vehicles and people occupying rental properties it\u2019s become difficult to determine who belongs where.<\/p>\n
The point I\u2019m making is be aware, keep an eye on your surroundings, and report shady stuff to the police. Depending on where you live, you might have quick response or as in my case, the police are at minimum 15 minutes away. If you know or suspect your\u2019e being followed, don\u2019t go home. Find a police station. In the case of bump & rob, keep your eye on the occupants of the other car until you determine they\u2019re not armed. If you see a weapon and your vehicle is drivable, I\u2019d say \u00a0leave. You other choice it to comply (as the MN officer suggested).<\/p>\n
I\u2019m gonna leave! I\u2019ll call 911 as I\u2019m exiting and ask where the nearest police station is. Yeah my car is covered by insurance, but lets face it, the insurance company is gonna try to put you in a roughly used gardening truck with what they pay out if your car is totaled.<\/p>\n
If I didn\u2019t live in California, I\u2019d be more likely to greet a carjacker with a weapon of my own. Oh, to live in a constitutional carry state!<\/p>\n
That\u2019s another story…<\/p>\n
This holiday season, keep your head on a swivel and be very careful out there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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