It only takes seconds for a normal stop at the pump to turn into a nightmare. Across the country, police are warning about a growing trend in gas station car theft that targets distracted drivers. Criminals are exploiting one simple habit: people leaving their cars unlocked (or even running) while pumping gas. In many cases, victims are just a few feet away when their car is stolen. Here is what is behind this trend, and how you can prevent it from happening to you.
