Robbing New Tactic

New tactic to rob you. Robber will spray some liquid on your tyre which leads to smoke outburst. Happened at Taman Tun Dr Ismail section 17 junction!

Just received this from a local police force in Bangsar. There is a new tactic used by the thieves and robbers. It is spreading into PJ and other KL areas. Be careful when there is a motorist approaching while you are driving alone in a car. These days, the thieves will spray some liquid on your tyre which leads to smoke outburst.

When you encounter such a situation, don’t panic. Stay calm and don’t ever try to park your car to check what is going on. This is the intention purposely created by these thieves to get your attention. Once you get out from your car, they will snatch your belongings or may even harm you.

So, if you ever encounter such an incident, drive to a safe place where crowded people are or to a petrol or police station. As for the stain, use water to clean it up. That’s all. Look after your own safety, especially to those ladies out there. What ever happens, don’t simply walk out from your car! This is a true case that has occurred before.

Liquid is probably kerosene. When the tyre gets hot, the kerosene evaporates and seems a smoke outburst. Nothing to worry and don’t have to stop to check. If you did not release your handbrake to drive, you get smoky outburst too and burnt tyre smell.