Forwarded from my brother, a Stanislaus County Sheriff's Deputy:
> Here's the scenario:
>
> You walk across the parking lot, unlock your car and get inside. You
> lock your doors, start the engine and shift into reverse.
> You look into
> the
> rearview mirror to back out of your parking space and notice a piece
> of paper stuck! to the middle of the rear window.
>
> You shift into PARK, unlock your doors, get out of the car and walk to
> the rear to remove the paper (or whatever it is) that is obstructing
> your view.
> When you reach the back of your car, car-jackers appear out of
> nowhere, jump into your car and take off! Your engine was running and
> they practically mow you down as they speed off.
>
> Guess what ladies and gents? I'll bet your purse and/or other
> valuables were still in the car!
>
> THIS IS A NEW CAR-JACK SCHEME THAT IS NOW BEING USED...VERY
> SUCCESSFULLY.
>
> What to do: Just drive away and remove the object that's stuck to
> your window - later.
>
> Be thankful that you read this email. It would be a good idea to
> forward this warning to friends and family; especially to
> women! Their
> purses
> contain all of their identification, and you certainly do NOT want
> someone getting your home address, because - guess what - they already
> HAVE your keys!
> Take care everyone,
>
> Lieutenant Tony Bartolome,
> Bureau of Investigations - California Highway Patrol
