In as little as seven seconds, a thief could successfully steal your car. For experienced car thieves, these few seconds are sufficient to enter your vehicle, sometimes by only using a minimal amount of force. Imagine running in to the bank to make a quick deposit, and returning only to find out that your car has vanished!
In some cases, breaking into a car can be a bit difficult. Some thieves just don’t have the proper tools, which can be used to make the break-in much easier. However, in some cases, a person may just not be cut out to be a good thief.
The following video shows what happens when a reporter attempts to smash the window of a vehicle with a hammer, filmed as a supplemental clip for a special news report.
This clip is even more amusing, because another man is able to easily break one of the other windows of the car without any difficulty. The reporter seems to be striking the window with the side of the hammer, which may be the reason why the glass didn’t shatter on impact.
To his credit, the reporter does continue to finish the scene even after he slices his hand on the half-broken glass window. No doubt he felt a bit silly, after having so many failed attempts at smashing the car window.
If your car’s security system has a glass break sensor, your car alarm may be activated (along with other features) when one of your windows is smashed. This can be a deterrent against the “smash and grab” technique used by many petty thieves.
In general, it’s always safest to use common sense when leaving any belongings inside your vehicle. Be sure that any expensive equipment (such as laptops, smartphones, GPS devices) is secure and hidden before you leave your vehicle. If you can’t hide an item under the seat, consider covering it with a jacket, blanket or other item. Many car thieves are opportunistic, and will only commit a crime when they see an immediate reward for their efforts.
