The increasing number of vehicle burglaries has forced owners into unusual ways to protect their vehicles. Thus, parked cars with open trunks can be seen more and more often in California. A couple of weeks ago, a video appeared showing two SUVs with the trunk lid open. It could be a new trend, and local authorities are suggesting car owners not to do so.

Vehicle burglaries have increased by as much as 32% this year. Owners therefore leave the boot lid open to let burglars know that there is nothing of value in the car, and that their car is not worth the effort. This was also confirmed by one of the owners of the SUV for the Inside Edition, saying that he wanted to show that the cabin was completely empty.

The San Francisco police point out that this is the wrong approach and that “many things can go wrong.” One possibility is that the owner left some documents in the passenger compartment, which any burglar can take without any problems.

Also, the police suggest that the owners should report if they see suspicious persons, and the police will send police patrols to areas with a larger number of reports. So far, there are no other ways to fight this type of crime.

Source: Inside Edition