Thieves Called 'Sliders' Are Targeting Unaware Drivers At California Gas Stations

This video shows an example of a 'slider' in action: they pull up next to another car at the pump, wait until the other driver gets out to pay for gas, then proceed to open that driver's unlocked door and steal whatever they can get their hands on before casually getting back into their own vehicle and driving away.

In a recent article, KTLA5 reports that police in Simi Valley are warning gas station customers to be on the lookout for thieves who have recently been taking wallets and purses from people’s vehicles as they were pumping gas.

"The thieves are targeting women who are alone and get out of their vehicles to pump gas."

"Authorities reminded drivers to remove their keys, close the window and lock their car doors when stopping to pump gas."

Read the article here: http://ktla.com/2018/04/10/drivers-warned-of-sliders-targeting-women-at-simi-valley-area-gas-stations

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