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This girl stole an automobile in just 13 seconds. Yes, it was quick, but perhaps more remarkable was how simple it was. She managed to sneak inside the car by forcing the window without damaging anything or leaving any evidence behind. The crime’s weapon? A rubber plunger—yes, the one you store under the sink for emergencies—you won’t believe it.
Of course, the video of the theft has gone viral
Naturally, the heist video went viral on TikTok, and as predicted, insurance companies, auto owners, and security professionals are furious. In addition to being quick, the method is also clean, efficient, and extremely challenging to track down. The Dacia Duster was the victim.
A homemade trick
We are accustomed to seeing things being utilized for different purposes. Though it’s obvious that creativity knows no bounds, this young woman physically lowered the window without breaking the glass or pushing the frame by applying pressure with a bathroom plunger. As a result, it took less than 15 seconds to gain clean access to the car’s interior.
How is this possible?
Automotive security specialist F bio Henriques claims that this type of attack targets cars with manual windows that are worn out or not properly maintained, however some online forums claim that this is because the vehicle is a Dacia. With the correct pressure, the glass can slide down in these situations, unlike electronic windows that stay locked when the system is off.
What does this mean for drivers?
No broken glass, no fingerprints, no evidence of violence. Naturally, this tactic—which shouldn’t have gained widespread use—has made life more difficult for drivers since, in the absence of convincing evidence that the car was entered by force, insurance may choose to provide reimbursement. However, this type of theft is clean and shows no traces of resistance. Then what?
How can you protect your car?
Experts advise routinely inspecting manual windows, particularly on older cars. Another piece of advice is to put motion sensors, perimeter alarms, or glass protection film in your car. These devices can serve as a deterrent to sly thieves like this adolescent.
Which vehicles are more vulnerable?
Naturally, the primary targets are older vehicles and those with unmaintained manual windows. Additionally, cars parked in places with little traffic or without obvious security guards, so now you know
Coincidence or new trend?
It’s uncertain whether this event is unique or the beginning of a new criminal trend among youth, similar to what happened with the Kia Boys (do you remember them?).They videotaped themselves for TikTok to demonstrate their stunt after stealing Hyundai and Kia cars all throughout the nation. We do know that the exposure has increased due to social media. The ease of committing the theft is more concerning than the actual steal itself. It could be any automobile tomorrow, but today it was a Dacia Duster.
And we can’t deny that the idea of a teenager using a toilet plunger to steal a car is unbelievable in a world that is overconnected and becoming more resourceful (let’s call it that). It only took 13 seconds to get inside the car completely, and more people are now aware that a plunger or even duct tape may be used to unlock a car because of the social media spread.
It’s time to have your automobile inspected, purchase full coverage insurance, and hope that this chick stays away from it.
