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Our National Carjacking Epidemic and a Few Prevention Tips
By now I assume that you’ve heard that our country is in the midst of a carjacking epidemic. What concerns me is how many of these brazen events are happening in public places.
Stealing cars is nothing new. What’s new is the audacity. Victims aren’t just having their vehicles stolen from their driveways after dark. Victims are being assaulted while pumping gas or just sitting at a traffic light. What’s worse is that they are getting stabbed, pistol whipped, knocked out or punched in the face.
For me, the biggest surprise of all seems to be how many of these crimes are being committed by teenagers.
Here are a few stories from a recent news feed:
After dragging their victim, carjackers crash vehicle in the LGD and flee, police say — NOLA.com
Man charged in armed ride-share carjacking on I-80 — FOX 32 Chicago
Carjacking victim: I’m angry, but I feel sad for these kids | wwltv.com
Uber Driver Shot Twice During Mayfair Carjacking: Police — CBS Philly
NH man gets at least 12 years in fatal carjacking assault — WCAX
