8 Oct 2026, Thu

Bump-And-Run Carjackings Resurface In The Headlines

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We’ve cautioned before about bump or bump-and-run carjackings, a tactic some criminals use to take victims’ cars by force. The problem appears to be growing, with teenagers in the Seattle area recently targeting unsuspecting motorists this way.

The scheme exploits a driver’s instinct to stop and check on a minor collision. Staying alert and aware of your surroundings is one of the best defenses against this unsettling trend.