aniken I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it Donating Members 4,316 Member For: 22y 2m 4d Gender: Male Location: Sydney, south west Posted 30/05/04 12:12 PM Share Posted 30/05/04 12:12 PM No problems Rob.Here is something constructive then:Common Carjacking Schemes:* Pretending to be a stranded motorist.* Faking a fender-bender accident or deliberately getting involved in an accident with the victim.* Approaching the victim while the victim is stopped at a traffic light.* Approaching a victim in shopping malls, private driveways, apartment complex parking lots.Carjacking Precautions:* Keep doors locked and windows shut.* Don't stop to assist a disabled motorist. Instead contact a service station or police.* When stopped at a light, leave enough room between you and the car in front that you could make an escape.* Be suspicious of anyone approaching the car with fliers, asking for change or directions. Be ready to leave carefully, even if it means running a red light or stop sign.* While driving, if struck from behind or in any suspicious way, stay in your vehicle with the doors locked and windows closed until the police arrive. Activate your vehicle's emergency flashers.* If you're very suspicious, get the other vehicle's license number and drive to the nearest police station or a well-lighted area with lots of people.* If you think you are being followed, drive immediately to an area with lots of lights and people. If possible, drive to the nearest law enforcement office.* Obtain and use a cellular phone to call for help.I got these from here>> http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl_carjacking.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Flower Power Lifetime Members 6,114 Member For: 22y 4m 13d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 30/05/04 12:58 PM Share Posted 30/05/04 12:58 PM Safe and Happy drivingRob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcos Member 289 Member For: 21y 3m 13d Location: Central Coast NSW Posted 30/05/04 03:27 PM Share Posted 30/05/04 03:27 PM Hey Rob.......was it sh1t stained dunny paper stuck on the window ?????? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 30/05/04 10:04 PM Share Posted 30/05/04 10:04 PM I allways check out my car walking up to it,shurley you would notice some paper on the back.Still better to know about this than not, thanks saleen.If you get in and find your self in this situation,stay in your locked car and ring the coppers.The way this fcuked up world is giong nothing would surprise mevik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatV8 Artificially Aspirated Member 951 Member For: 21y 1m 13d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 30/05/04 10:27 PM Share Posted 30/05/04 10:27 PM I guy I know here in the usa was a victim of an "attempted" carjacking in his new STi... the reason I say attempted is because the would be theives could no go forward because the front of the car was parked at the waterfront with a very high gutter in front. The idiots trying to steal the car couldnt get it into reverse! they kept trying and trying, but they kept getting 6th and stalling when trying to let the clutch out, they didnt know about the little ring on the gearstick you pull up I guess. They got out of the car quick and ran. The car suffered only minor scratches on the front lip where the idiots kept nudging into one of those concrete stoppers (you know what I mean). Sorry was abit off topic here, but a car jacking storey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falchoon I see red Member 5,758 Member For: 22y 2m 7d Location: nowhere in particular Posted 30/05/04 11:02 PM Share Posted 30/05/04 11:02 PM http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/carjack.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA_Turbs Member 836 Member For: 21y 6m 3d Gender: Male Posted 31/05/04 02:01 AM Share Posted 31/05/04 02:01 AM Car Jacking is very uncommon in Australia, unlike South Africa or the United States. Still it does not hurt to be aware of what may happen.A far more likely way to have your pride and joy stolen is to have the keys taken and the crooks drive off in your car after they have done a burg on your house.Have never heard of car jacking in Vic, but have heard of Mercs, Land Rovers and Commodores/Falcons going in this fashion. Don't leave your keys laying on the bench at night! Put them in a draw or some other out of sight spot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falchoon I see red Member 5,758 Member For: 22y 2m 7d Location: nowhere in particular Posted 31/05/04 02:37 AM Share Posted 31/05/04 02:37 AM Terror on the roads: violent thefts rise as Sydney becomes car-jack capital Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondie Firm Member Donating Members 2,924 Member For: 22y 3m 22d Location: Adelaide Hills Posted 31/05/04 04:41 AM Share Posted 31/05/04 04:41 AM Ahh, you gotta love Sydney.Sounds like mini me LA with drive by's and car jacking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 31/05/04 05:16 AM Share Posted 31/05/04 05:16 AM Ive said once before It happend in adelaide 12 months ago,a new monaro on a test drive..vik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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