If You Find a Coin Stuck in Your Car Door Handle, Call the Police Immediately

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How to Protect Yourself

  • Check all door handles before driving away.

  • Manually test the locks after activating the central locking.

  • Park in well-lit, secure locations.

  • Consider an alarm system or additional locks.

  • Report any suspicious objects in a door handle to the police immediately—it could signal that thieves are targeting cars in the area.

The Importance of Reporting

If you find a coin or foreign object in your door handle:

  1. Do not remove it immediately—first take a clear photo.

  2. Call the police to report it.

  3. Your report can help authorities track theft patterns and warn other drivers.

Staying alert to small details can make all the difference. By spreading awareness of this scam, we can help prevent thefts and keep more drivers safe.