Gas Station Security – Watch out for Car Burglary Sliders

Podcast Time Stamps:

[01:30] — Gas station security precautions begin when you exit your vehicle.
[02:15] — Sliders strike suddenly and are a challenge to gas station security.
[03:05] — View the surveillance video of sliders in action in Houston.
[03:50] — Sliders will drive off in your car if keys are left in the ignition.
[04:20] — Observe customer behavior next time you buy fuel.
[05:15] — Gas Station security – Deters and prevents slider methodology.
[06:00] — Is it a pain to keep doors and windows closed and locked.
[06:30] — Compare to pain of losing your purse, wallet, laptop, cell phone.
[07:25] — My solution to sliders is alertness and a car locking routine.
[08:00] — Discuss your gas station security plan with family and friends.

Gas Station Security Beware of Thieves called Sliders

Gas Station Security Tips

• Sliders work mostly at city gas stations, but it can happen anywhere.
• Thieves target women driving alone at convenience store gas stations.
• Sliders want purses, wallets, and cell phones unattended on a car seat.
• Always lock your doors and windows whenever you exit the car.
• While outside pumping gas, pay attention to other people and cars.
• Grab and run thieves as these sliders look for the easy target.
• Teach your family about these safety tips when buying fuel.
• Develop a routine of locking car doors so it becomes a habit.