Heads up everyone! You walk across the parking lot, unlock your car and get inside. You start the engine and shift into reverse.

When you look into the rear view mirror to back out of your parking space, you notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the rear window. So, you shift into Park, unlock your doors, and jump out of your car to remove that paper (or whatever it is) that is obstructing your view. When you reach the back of your car, that is when the carjacker/s appear out of nowhere, jump into your car and take off. They practically mow you down as they speed off in your car.

And guess what, ladies? I bet your purse is still in the car. So now the carjacker has your car, your home address, your money, and your keys. Your home and your whole identity are now compromised!

BEWARE OF THIS SCHEME THAT IS NOW BEING USED.

If you see a piece of paper stuck to your back window, just drive away. Remove the paper later. Please forward to block watch members and to friends and family, especially to women. A purse contains all kinds of personal information and identification documents, and you certainly do NOT want it to fall into the wrong hands.

We have had no incidents of this activity in the Prescott area but we always seem to attract the schemes at some point.

Kevin Rother
Crime Prevention Specialist
Prescott Police Department
222 S. Marina
Prescott, Arizona 86303
Office: 928-777-1967