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Vehicle theft is a huge problem in our country. Reports of thieves breaking into the car and stealing valuables is a common news. In some cases, the car itself is stolen. They use various methods to break the glass and get into the car. In one such incident the was reported recently from Chennai shows how thieves used to break into a car that was parked. The method used by this group is quite different from what we have seen in the past. The group does not use many tools but, a simple rubber band to break into the car.
https://youtu.be/ui7I29C6V0U

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The video report has been shared by Sun News on their YouTube channel. According to the report, cops arrested a group of eight in connection with a recent theft in Chennai. Cops arrested the group from a hideout in Bengaluru.

The cops were able to track the group using the CCTV cameras that were installed in the area were theft happened. In course of investigation the group confessed the crime and the cops arrested and brought them to Chennai. The report also mentions how the group used to carry out such thefts.

The group would first pick up their target. Once they find a suitable time, they would use a rubber band as a sling shot to break the window of a car without any noise. Once the glass shatters, they move the broken glass using their elbow and in minutes, the group steals the valuables and runs away.

The report says that the cops made one of the thief in the group demonstrate how they carried out theft. The sling shot was made from regular things that such as plastic wrappers, rubber band and a hair pin. The thief would stretch the rubber band and on the other end, the hair pin is attached with the rubber band. He stretches the rubber band and hits the glass of the car and the window glass shatters instantly. This method does make much noise and is also very easy as they do not have to carry large tools with them around.

Source: https://www.cartoq.com/thief-shows-c...eak-into-cars/

That is a lot more complicated than it needs to be.

A small piece of the ceramic from a spark plug is more than enough to crack the glass.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE7ug2okU-E

This was the coolest video, I could find. :)

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Originally Posted by ruzbehxyz (Post 5166957)

Vehicle...a simple rubber band to break into the car

This gang is from Trichy & they're accustomed to consult astrology (possibly Electional Astrology for augury) for carrying out the burglary!!

What made me smile is, the prediction probably never said (or they failed to consult) how far they can make without getting the attention of CCTV lol:

Have to admit, that's the coolest trick I've seen to break a car glass. I have seen videos where mechanics try to break the same kind of windows with hammers but the glass stood strong. This is novel! Not to praise them but just wondering, even with such advanced tech, a simple rubber band can ruin the entire ownership experience.

Wow! This has to rank very high on the novelty factor and the simplicity of the process. Wish the brains could be used more constructively!