CCTV Captures Johannesburg Thief Using Scissors To Break Into Parked Car
- CCTV surfaced of a criminal in the act of breaking into a parked vehicle in the Johannesburg CBD to steal from inside
- The clip, posted by @VehicleTrackerz online, showed the thief struggling on one side before succeeding on the other
- After rummaging inside despite the activity of passersby, the thief emerged with valuables in hand and made off on foot
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JOHANNESBURG — An industrious thief was captured breaking into a parked car in full view of other motorists using only a common stationery item.
The @VehicleTrackerz X page posted CCTV footage of the situation that unfolded in the bustling Johannesburg city centre.
Thief unlocks parked car with scissors
"Used scissors to force [the] door open, then proceeded to steal contents [from] the car. Total of 88 seconds: Johannesburg CBD," read the caption.
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The footage starts off depicting the criminal sitting on a barrier along the pavement, facing the car's passenger side.
A few seconds later, he is seen reaching into his pocket and pulling out a pair of scissors, acutely aware of his surroundings as he glances around.
He then begins to fiddle with the door handle while still sitting.
The thief attempts to unlock the door by twisting the scissors into the car handle keyhole.
Afterwards, he gets up and goes to the driver's side while a few people walk by.
Cars can also be seen slowing to a stop next to the parked car, seemingly at a traffic light. This does not deter the determined thief, who quickly pounces into action, taking only a few seconds to open the driver's side door.
He rummages inside, emerging in no time with a handful of valuables. He then shuts the door, not bothering to attempt to lock the car, and makes off on foot.
Vehicle break-ins in Johannesburg
Like in many urban areas in bustling metropoles, theft out of motor vehicle in Johannesburg involves a range of tactics.
One of the more prevalent methods is smash-and-grab, notably at busy intersections with heavy traffic, where thieves break windows to quickly grab hold of visible valuable items, and disappear into the crowd.
In cases where the vehicle is stationary, perpetrators use tools to manipulate or break locks and windows. A more sophisticated method is remote jamming, including using devices to block the signal from locking systems.
For modern vehicles using keyless entry systems, they use devices to amplify the signal from key fobs, effectively tricking the car into unlocking.
Another tactic thieves employ is the "tap-tap method", which involves deliberately bumping into the back of a car, usually on a busy road.
After expectedly stepping out to assess the damage, they surprise the motorist by aggressively charging in and staging their heist.
Thief jams and breaks into car at mall
In another thieving tactic, Briefly News reported that the all-too-common problem of car jamming is rearing its ugly head as shopping destinations such as malls get busier as the festive season ramps up across Mzansi.
In a now-viral clip shared by @Abramjee, a car jammer is seen pulling off the criminality in the parking area of a shopping centre.
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Source: Briefly News
