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14 June 2026

Plastic bottle on your tire: the new technique thieves use to force you out of your car

A plastic bottle stuck on your tire is not just trash: it’s the warning signal of a car theft technique spreading across the world. Originating from South Africa, this ingenious method exploits the sound of crushed plastic to lure you out of your vehicle. Thieves then take advantage of your distraction to act.

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Born in the Limpopo province of South Africa,…

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