Theft. How does the "on the bus" method work?

A 43-year-old man suspected of tire theft was handed over to the police from the criminal department of the Zhirard headquarters. We warn and remind you what this method is about.

Employees of the criminal department of the Main Directorate of the poviat police in Zhirardov conducted enhanced checks in parking lots. Lately they have received many reports of tire theft. What was the model of the “oppressor”? In supermarket parking lots, he looked for cars, which he then punctured a tire. The driver, worried about changing the wheel, left valuables in the car and did not lock it. This moment was used and valuables were stolen from the cars.

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During one of the checks on the street. Mickiewicz, the criminals noticed that two men were changing the wheel in the car, they did not have to wait long - a moment later a man came up from the other side, took something from the car and started to run away. Police detained a 43-year-old man who had thrown away a stolen wallet shortly before his arrest. The man heard 11 accusations of this type of crime, which took place in the Zirardovsky district. Due to the fact that the suspect has already been punished for theft and damage to property, he faces up to 7,5 years in prison.

If possible, it is best to change a punctured tire in a place with a large crowd of people and security, for example, at a gas station. Close the windows, doors and trunk of the car. It should also be remembered that during the replacement it is impossible to leave any objects on the roof or hood of the car.

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