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Budget and the Bees
Budget and the Bees
Business
Latrice Perez

7 Tricks Car Thieves Use in Grocery Store Parking Lots

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Grocery store parking lots feel mundane. They are a familiar part of our weekly routine. This familiarity makes us lower our guard. We are often distracted, thinking about our shopping list or wrangling kids. Car thieves love this environment. They rely on our distraction and use clever tricks to target vehicles. Knowing their methods is your best defense. Awareness can turn a potential target into a prepared one. Here are some common tricks car thieves use while you’re grabbing groceries.

1. The Flyer-on-the-Windshield Ruse

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