Other areas of
the country are seeing 'sliders' who target women's purses at gas stations. We
haven't seen this here...yet. It is a crime of opportunity and distraction. Basically, they
watch for a woman by herself filling up the gas tank of her car. They pull into the station
next to her car, as if to get gas themselves. A 'slider' will then open the door
or reach in the open window and grab her purse or any other valuables in the
front seat and drive off while the woman is still busy and distracted on the
other side of her car pumping gas. Some of these thieves have been caught on
surveillance video. Watch HERE and see how they do it. Remember to lock your doors
and roll up your windows while you pump gas or while you go into the gas station
to make a purchase.
