Carjacking caught live on camera in the MIdlands
Discussion
Fastpedeller said:
Indeed - The only way to get the upper hand would be to kill them, then you'd be in even bigger trouble.
You can kill if you life is in danger but not protecting property. There was the case where a man killed a robber in his house, and no further action was put against him, but can't find the details was in the last 5 years.dxg said:
Mr_B said:
Chuck the keys as far away as you can and tell them so. They'll realise the game is up and won't hang around. In theory.
Then they'd just enter the house and demand the spare. Get in the white car, block the audi in and throw the white car's keys over house somewhere...
As someone said, its all well and good saying this, in reality you'll probably freeze and then god knows what.
The Spruce goose said:
Fastpedeller said:
Indeed - The only way to get the upper hand would be to kill them, then you'd be in even bigger trouble.
You can kill if you life is in danger but not protecting property. There was the case where a man killed a robber in his house, and no further action was put against him, but can't find the details was in the last 5 years.Sure, you should be fine but imagine the worry that you might end up behind bars, the time and hassle of getting legal representation and going to court.
Far easier to hand over the keys and say, "Sure, enjoy!" then call the police and insurance company.
And then hit the bargain basement thread.
The Spruce goose said:
I'm really surprised nowadays there isn't a function to shut the car down via mobile etc. it would allow the scum to the take the car you log on a website or speak to someone and the car is shut down. Takes all the worry etc out and no need to risk your life.
I have thought about this as well, like those American 'Bait Car' programmes, the car is shut down and locked remotely, leaving the thief stuck inside the car. Surely this would be the best option for these types of car key burglaries or carjackings nowadays, just let them take the car without putting up a fight, thief gets round the corner and the car shuts down completely with them stuck inside it until the police turn up.Meridius said:
The Spruce goose said:
I'm really surprised nowadays there isn't a function to shut the car down via mobile etc. it would allow the scum to the take the car you log on a website or speak to someone and the car is shut down. Takes all the worry etc out and no need to risk your life.
I have thought about this as well, like those American 'Bait Car' programmes, the car is shut down and locked remotely, leaving the thief stuck inside the car. Surely this would be the best option for these types of car key burglaries or carjackings nowadays, just let them take the car without putting up a fight, thief gets round the corner and the car shuts down completely with them stuck inside it until the police turn up.Lowest of the fking low....
When I'm in charge the system will shut down the car, lock the doors and release a toxic dose of fumes into the cabin instantly killing the scum.
Vehicle is promptly recovered back to the owner, stopping off at the municipal incinerator to dispose of the corpses, all at minimal cost to the taxpayer.
When I'm in charge the system will shut down the car, lock the doors and release a toxic dose of fumes into the cabin instantly killing the scum.
Vehicle is promptly recovered back to the owner, stopping off at the municipal incinerator to dispose of the corpses, all at minimal cost to the taxpayer.
NRS said:
Meridius said:
The Spruce goose said:
I'm really surprised nowadays there isn't a function to shut the car down via mobile etc. it would allow the scum to the take the car you log on a website or speak to someone and the car is shut down. Takes all the worry etc out and no need to risk your life.
I have thought about this as well, like those American 'Bait Car' programmes, the car is shut down and locked remotely, leaving the thief stuck inside the car. Surely this would be the best option for these types of car key burglaries or carjackings nowadays, just let them take the car without putting up a fight, thief gets round the corner and the car shuts down completely with them stuck inside it until the police turn up.Saw it in some video in America, tried to look but can't find it now.
xjay1337 said:
There is an aftermarket system. I forgot the code but basically if you open and shut the door after a short while ~(30 seconds) it will start beeping giving you another minute to enter a code on a touch pad.
Saw it in some video in America, tried to look but can't find it now.
Clifford Backjax?Saw it in some video in America, tried to look but can't find it now.
brushdaft said:
xjay1337 said:
There is an aftermarket system. I forgot the code but basically if you open and shut the door after a short while ~(30 seconds) it will start beeping giving you another minute to enter a code on a touch pad.
Saw it in some video in America, tried to look but can't find it now.
Clifford Backjax?Saw it in some video in America, tried to look but can't find it now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQI4MZc1FL8
The Spruce goose said:
Fastpedeller said:
Indeed - The only way to get the upper hand would be to kill them, then you'd be in even bigger trouble.
You can kill if you life is in danger but not protecting property. There was the case where a man killed a robber in his house, and no further action was put against him, but can't find the details was in the last 5 years.Had a fight in the kitchen and the "bad guy" grabbed a knife?
The Spruce goose said:
I'm really surprised nowadays there isn't a function to shut the car down via mobile etc. it would allow the scum to the take the car you log on a website or speak to someone and the car is shut down. Takes all the worry etc out and no need to risk your life.
A lot of cars have this function in South Africa. I was over there a while ago and borrowed a mate's car for my trip and you have to press a hidden button under the dashboard before you start it up. If you don't you'll only get a few hundred metres away before the car shuts off. Signal gets sent to an alarm centre and they ring the owner to let them know someone's taken the car - my mate got a fair few calls from them whilst I has the car 'cos I kept forgetting to press the button! Is it just me who probably wouldnt bother fighting and just hand them the keys? Its insured, why the agro and now presumably risk of them coming back as retailiation and/or getting hurt? - especially if the missus was there too.
Perhaps if it was a classic or special car but a normal Q7?
Perhaps if it was a classic or special car but a normal Q7?
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