You walk out to your car after work.
The sun is setting.
You’re ready to head home.
Then you notice it.
A plastic water bottle — sitting right on top of your front tire.
Not inside the car.
Not tossed on the ground.
But perched on the tread, like it’s waiting for you.
At first glance, it looks like litter.
Maybe a prank.
Or someone’s trash blowing in the wind.
But what if it’s something more?
What if it’s a silent signal — left by someone who’s watching?
Let’s talk about a growing, low-tech car theft tactic that’s as simple as it is sneaky.
And yes — it involves a plastic bottle on your tire.
🚨 The Hidden Danger – A Bottle That’s Actually a Trap
This isn’t just random garbage.
In some cities, thieves are using empty plastic bottles as a psychological trick to lure drivers into a false sense of urgency — and then strike.
Here’s how it works:
