Attention, if you notice a plastic bottle on one of your car’s tires, be vigilant | July 3, 2025

This story took place in Johannesburg.

A thief, hidden in a corner, was observing drivers and setting up a rather clever trap.

His method was very simple but effective.

He set a trap with plastic bottles.

He secretly placed a bottle on one of the car’s tires and then waited patiently for his target.

Because of the plastic cracking sound, drivers would stop the car and get out to understand what had happened.

And that was the perfect moment for the thief to take action.

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