Gas station security risk from car burglars called sliders. * Sliders prey on women and unlocked vehicles at gas stations. * Sliders want to snatch purses, wallets, cell phones, laptops. * Gas station security flaw creates this opportunity for thieves. * Family security plan removes this opportunity from sliders. Podcast Time Stamps: [01:30] — Gas station security precautions begin when you exit your vehicle. [02:15] — Sliders strike suddenly and are a challenge to gas station security. [03:05] — View the surveillance video of sliders in action in Houston. [03:50] — Sliders will drive off in your car if keys are left in the ignition. [04:20] — Observe customer behavior next time your buy fuel. [05:15] — Gas Station security – Deters and prevents slider methodology. [06:00] — Is it a pain to keep doors and windows closed and locked. [06:30] — Compare to pain of losing your purse, wallet, laptop, cell phone. [07:25] — My solution to sliders is alertness and a car locking routine. [08:00] — Discuss your gas station security plan with family and friends. Beware of gas station sneak thieves called 'sliders'.Tweet This Gas Station Security: Watch the “sliders” in action. Gas Station Security – Beware of Sliders. Show Notes — 024   Gas Station Security Tips * Sliders work mostly at city gas stations, but it can happen anywhere. * Thieves target women driving alone at convenience store gas stations. * Sliders want purses, wallets, and cell phones unattended on a car seat. * Always lock your doors and windows whenever you exit the car. * While outside pumping gas pay attention to other people and cars. * Grab and run thieves like sliders look for the easy target. * Teach your family about these safety tips when buying fuel. * Develop a routine of locking car doors so it becomes a habit. * Crime School subject matter is influenced by your feedback. I encourage you to contribute ideas for future discussion. * I’m not active on social media yet so I appreciate those who share Crime School content so others might benefit. * Help Crime School be discovered in the iTunes directory by leaving a 5-Star Rating & Review in iTunes. * Thank you for participating in Crime School and for doing your part in making places safe. Connect with Chris McGoey and the Crime School community: Email          Twitter