Losing items to theft is an experience many try to avoid as much as possible, even more so when it results in an expensive repair bill. One Los Angeles man developed his own “excessive” and rather interesting strategy to prevent car break-ins, which could save him hundreds of dollars in repairs, and claimed it “works.”
Sebastian (@sebby.tv) shared his know-how to stop car break-ins in a video on TikTok, which has since gained more than 2.9 million views. According to Sebastian, he was “willing to do anything” after his car had been broken into more than 20 times, and he is now sharing his tricks for anyone who might be interested to try it.
Sebastian’s first step to protecting his car in Los Angeles might make you scratch your head a bit, but it’s to leave a note on the driver’s side window that says, “Please Don’t Break Window I left $2 inside.” He also leaves his car doors unlocked with $2 for the taking.
His rock sock might make thieves second-guess committing car break-ins
“It’s a small price to pay since replacing a window is like $500,” Sebastian said. His next step is to place a camera inside his car. However, he doesn’t actually connect the camera to anything to make it work and record footage. Rather, he only makes the camera look like it’s working by placing the plug inside the glove compartment.
Sebastian’s third trick might also make some people turn their heads. According to the TikToker, he keeps a “sock full of rocks” and hangs it up on the rearview mirror. “I believe this actually stops a lot of people from breaking in because it just looks weird,” Sebastian said…