78-year-old man killed in violent carjacking at SoCal gas station

[Demovictory9]

[stopdiggin]

1. so glad to hear about this ...

and, yes - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

[usonian]

2. Text at MSN

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/man-78-dies-after-being-dragged-during-carjacking-at-norco-gas-station/ar-AA1EE9dR

Norco - Riverside. He was cleaning the back seat of the car when a carjacker got on and split.

[Demovictory9]

3. scary! I always stop at car washes and vac my car. but I do take the key from the ignition and put in my pocket.

[usonian]

4. I use my own shop-vac.

I've had some experiences in the Bay area, like "Didn't I park here this morning?" and "Didn't I have a catalytic converter this morning?" while commuting on BART, but no carjacking, thank goodness.

This sucks in every possible way.

[Demovictory9]

5. Lol..i had the catalyt stolen too..down here in southern calif

[usonian]

6. I parked at a BART lot in full view of the elevated platform.

They time the patrols, walk up to the vehicle with a backpack, roll under, take the cat converter and walk away. I was lucky in that it was a public lot and a saw was too noisy so they unbolted it.

No end to that crime. I was debating some defenses (like making my pickup a low rider) and some others not worth mentioning.

Well, electrics, but I am sure they will find a way to steal the battery. Or just hack into the car.