AAA Mid-Atlantic is warning D.C. area residents that criminals could be stealing cars while shoppers are scouring the malls for Black Friday deals.
“Some individuals and groups alike are on a mission to get away with as much as they can as quickly as they can,” said AAA Mid-Atlantic’s John Townsend. “That’s why it is up to you to protect yourself and your property from damage and theft by paying attention to what’s happening around you and not getting too enthralled in the holiday rush.”
One Fairfax County woman had her car stolen at knife-point last weekend, and police are still searching for the suspect, according to AAA.
The travel information agency also warned that the increasing popularity of GPS systems and other electronic devices have made cars even more tempting targets for theives in recent months. Police in University Park said criminals stole various items, “including GPS units, loose change and any type of electronics” from nearly 20 cars between June and August of this year, AAA said.
