This New Type Of Robbery Is On The Rise… But Here’s How To Prevent It

Sliders At Gas Stations: How To Protect Yourself From Latest Purse-Snatching Trend
The next time you pull up to a gas station, keep an eye out for sliders. According to multiple recent reports, a new crime trend, which consists of individuals stealing women’s purses from their vehicles at gas stations, is on the rise around the country. According to ABC News, slider attacks, which consist of pulling up next to parked car at a gas pump and stealing a women’s belongings by sliding through passenger side doors before speeding off, have been reported across the country from Corbin, Ky., all the way to Tampa, Fla. They’re not looking for a confrontation; they just want the property, because they know it’s being left abandoned and you’re not paying attention, said Houston Police Department Officer Jim Wood, who claimed most victims don’t realize they have been robbed until after the culprit has already fled the scene.