Fender Bender or ‘Bump and Jack?’ The New Robbery Technique You Should be Aware Of
- Posted on December 9, 2011 at 9:52pm by
Liz Klimas
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The bump and jack. It’s a funny name, but you’ll want to know that it is.
“It” seems to be a new robbery technique that’s on the rise in the Washington, D.C., area in recent carjackings. It starts with a car being bumped from behind. When the driver gets out to see what damage has been done, someone gets in the car and takes off.
Watch the local ABC news report:
So far, two nearly identical instances occurred within the last two months in the same northeast DC neighborhood. In both cases the victims were women, and the carjackers remain at large. Police think the crimes could be being conducted by the same perpetrators, according to WJLA, stating that in both carjacking cases two men were reportedly involved. One drives the car that did the bumping away, while the other man steals the other car.
WJLA reports that in the same neighborhood a couple years ago, a similar technique was used to rob a man at gunpoint.
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Comments (138)
BannedByHuffpo
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 12:09amBump me from behind and you’d better be prepared to deal with my CCW and the 158 grain jacked 357 magnum hollow point aimed at your eye socket.
Report Post »Elena2010
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 12:27amLove living in Texas where you don’t need the CCL to carry in your car. Here, our car is an extension of our “castle” domicile. Meet “Millie.”
Report Post »NoRoomForSocialismHere
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 12:37amYes, we just got part of Constitutional rights back in Texas, now open carry is next just like the forefathers said we could
Report Post »MisterB
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 12:59am@Bannedbyhuffpo
Too bad in the nation’s capital, the person defending his life and property with a firearm would be considered more of a criminal than the person carjacking him.
Report Post »Atrocities
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 2:31amAt least you’ll be legal to have your gun. How much do you want to bet the ass who plans to rob you won’t be such a law abiding individual? I have two words for you …. DON’T MISS.
Report Post »kaydeebeau
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 2:43amIsn‘t odd that you don’t have as many of these types of crimes where the 2nd amendment is revered and promoted? Being a sissy – I can only handle a 380 and my aim is dead on accurate (special emphasis on the dead part)
Report Post »quicker
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 7:41amYes I like open carry .But the libs would scream bloody murder and say the days of the old west are coming back .They don`t seem to realize that an armed societie is a polite societie.
Report Post »Polwatcher
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 9:38amNo need to aim at the eye socket with your .357 mag. Anywhere in the head or chest will do.
I drive my 4 ton 3/4 ton pickup 4 X 4 anywhere and would not stop for such nonsense. Anyone hits my rear bumper gets what they deserve in their grill.
Report Post »sndrman
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 10:09amelena I WANNA MOVE TO TEXAS FROM NEW YORK STATE OF LIBERALISM/SOCIALISM
Report Post »V-MAN MACE
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 11:00amYou like it?
I love it!
MAGNUM!!!
Report Post »Just A Private
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 11:07am“Bump me from behind and you’d better be prepared to deal with my CCW and the 158 grain jacked 357 magnum hollow point aimed at your eye socket.”
You would probably end up in jail if you actually did that for a simple fender bender.
Report Post »Anti_Spock
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 11:11am100% guaranteed the jackers are Obama supporters.
In fact, most crimes are committed by liberals. It’s a fact… but something we will never hear about.
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 11:21amI’m moving to Texas as soon as I can. Atleast there I don’t have the water at my back with no place to go south either.
Report Post »suffolkva
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 11:40amYes Katdeebeau, you’re right, but it is also more important that in those areas where second amendment rights are not infringed upon that the makeup of the local demographics is different and the thugs from DC are far away.
Report Post »RightThinking1
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 1:31pm@MisterB
Report Post »Remember Bernardt Goetz? : http://www.heroism.org/class/1980/goetz.htm
Pay particular attention to the 3rd paragraph. He was also sued by the perps.
sasquatch08
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 1:38pmAs Democratic leaning as it is, New Mexico was way ahead of you Texans. There are basically no restrictions (and never have been) on open carry and your car is considered an extension of your home.
As long as you don’t carry into a bank, government building, bar that doesn’t serve food or a school, you’re good to go.
Around these parts even with liberals controlling most things (especially here in Santa Fe) they’ve never really tried to restrict open carry. CCL is still required for concealed carry, but why carry concealed when you can just wear it on your hip?
Report Post »desertspeaks
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 3:51pmDon’t need ccw license in Arizona, don’t bring your bump and jack here. You won’t like the results!
Report Post »Kiba
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 4:01pmThats right, I got a fresh Ruger LCR in .357 to introduce to them. I got it full of Speer .38 spec. + P JHP’s right now but at that range Im certain it will do.
Report Post »JMorcan
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 6:08pm@ Elena2010
If you get out of your car with that weapon, and you don’t have a license, you go to jail. If you leave it in the car when you get out, the carjacker gets it. So, even in Texas, you can’t win.
Report Post »Ucit71
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 7:00pmThis is nothing new. Been happening for years.
Report Post »VoteBushIn12
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 8:48pm@BannedByHuffpo
You’re going to pull a gun on someone for rear ending you?
Report Post »MrMagoo
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 11:18pmYou own the vehicle.You can disable the vehicle at any time.Technology allows it.In or outside of it.Within a predetermined range.We’re not living the pre-1980′s anymore,people.
Report Post »You have your ipads,ipods,spacebook,myface,mybutt,mythisandthat.
Quit whining about the past.its 2011.Embrace it.With knowledge and personal responsibility,this type of ‘hit & run‘ should be passe’ .
TXPilot
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 11:26pmIf someone wants to try to carjack me again, they are welcome try. They wont get any farther than the last guy did.
Report Post »NoRoomForSocialismHere
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 12:44amMagoo why would I need to be passive when the pervert is in my space. You threaten me, my family or property I will be proactive.
Report Post »To save your life its quicker to pull than dial assuming you are not dead you idiot
MrMagoo
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 1:45am@NoRoomForSocialismHere
Report Post »Read it again.
Don’t be caught alone.That old 2nd Amendment always comes in handy.
kaydeebeau
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 3:05amSorry Magoo, I read it 3 times and still am not quite sure what you are saying? I don’t have an ipad, iphone, lojac, onstar etc….confused…
Report Post »burnteye86
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 4:58amMagoo is mimicking Rush Limbaugh with the mispronouncing of facebook and myspace. Rush does it all the time. Be original dude.
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 7:34amThe only technology I need to carry is lead.
Report Post »Prowd2beblack
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 11:15pmbump and jack, i havnt had that in a while…i will have to talk to my wife about that one when we get in bed tonight
truthseekerusa
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 11:00pmGood reminder for people whose area of the country didn’t have this kind of thing happenings. Many areas of the US that were once crime free, like the place where I live, are now having everything from purse snatching, attempted sexual assaults, ATM cash grabs, etc.
Report Post »NoRoomForSocialismHere
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 12:53amMulticulturism has been forced on us by all the politicians that take care of their business lobbyist and its has been unlawful all this time
Report Post »argyle58
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 10:30amThis may be new in D.C., but it’s been going on in Miami for at least 15 years.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:59pmThis is as old as the hills… in Michigan!
Report Post »GayDem4Beck
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:44pmLet them try that here in Florida… they’ll end up with a gun pulled on them. Castle doctrine rocks in Florida !
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:39pmIt is better to be warned about this type of M O and be in the know… than to be a victim.
Report Post »Smokey_Bojangles
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:33pmIt is not new.
Report Post »Shasta
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:41pmYou are right. This has been going on since it became easier to steel a car at gunpoint, then to try to break into a parked unattended vehicle.
Report Post »robert
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:49pmI agree with the other posters. Bump and rob isn’t new. It’s been used numerous times in Florida since the state has a large tourist population that might not show up in court if the perp is caught, because of living out-of-state or out-of-country.
In 99% of the cases I’ve read about the perp is black.
Another ploy that people might want to know about is a robbery scam popular among black street thugs. It goes something like, “Hey, ‘you’re wearing my shoes. You stole them.” Then the perp beats up the victim and steals his shoes pretending he thought they were his. In case he gets caught all he can be charged with is brawling instead of violent theft, because he pretended he was fighting to get his shoes back.
Here’s an excellent video showing just that: http://boston.cbslocal.com/2011/12/06/dean-college-students-suspended-after-beating-video-surfaces-online/
Report Post »SeekerEmerald
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 9:52am@robert
This same bump thing was tried on a friend of mine around 1989 or so in MD about 1 mile just outside of NE DC. He had a crappy car, but the scheme was apparently to rob him. He stopped on the side of the BW parkway at about 4:14 PM on a weekday, and did not open the door or get out. Two black guys walked up to his window, and they asked if he was going to get out and check out the damage. He said no, its crappy car, and he doesn’t really care what it looks like since it was a light bump. They they became aggressive, and said something like “Let me see you shoes” and one of them said he had a gun (which he never saw.) He opened the door and showed them his old beat up work shoes. They said (edited for content) “Forget it.” and got back into their car and drove away.
This was NOT a very well thought out plan, as this is rush hour on a highway, aside from the obvious mistakes. It really WAS that bizarre of an event, but the point it that bump and (whatever) is not new in the DC area. It‘s always good to be aware of what’s going on though…
Report Post »robert
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 10:16amseekeremerald
“They they became aggressive, and said something like “Let me see you shoes” and one of them said he had a gun (which he never saw.) ”
It sounds like your friend was targetted for both scams. Good for him that he got away.
People in the DC area are at a disadvantage because of the gun laws there. Here’s hoping that changes as crime increases………which it undoubtedly will.
Report Post »CaptainEmeritus
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:33pmMy defensive driving tip-o-the-day:
Report Post »When you pull up behind someone, i.e. traffic light, stop sign, always stop where you can see the rear wheels of the car in front of you. If you can see his rear wheels, you are able to turn out and drive away should you need to make a emergency egress.
Also get your unconstitutional “permit” to carry concealed.
NoRoomForSocialismHere
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 12:58amRight on CAPT, I honestly have done that all my life. I demand that distance of myself and I practice at the range with cars, pickups and such. Really enjoy 3Gun shoots
Like we say, a poormans gold is lead
Report Post »texasbraveheart
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:33pmthis has been going on for a long time, they use it as a gang initiation here in houston. I got bumped one time late at night and could tell what was going on so I pulled into a gas station and racked my sig .40 cal they pulled away I thought I was going to get to empty a clip
Report Post »NoRoomForSocialismHere
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 1:00amYou done it right bro
Report Post »50BMG
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 6:31am“Empty a clip”? Semi-auto pistols don’t have “clips”.
Report Post »pavnvet
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 10:13amThe comments in this article by armed citizens is alarming. I carry concealed, the difference is that I have a lot of training and know the responsibilities that go along with being armed. Saying things like, “I thought I was going to be able to empty a clip.” is dangerous and foolhardy. (It’s a magazine) That kind of talk could very well lead you to being jailed for a much longer period than the perps. This is especially true if it could be proven that you are predisposed to that action, regardless of the level of the threat. Although you have a right to protect yourself and your property (in states that have castle laws) or at the least (in other states) if you are in fear of serious injury or death to yourself or others, you do not have the right to empty a magazine. You have only the right to neutralize the threat. Beyond that you can be charged with anything from assault to premeditated murder, not to mention the civil liability you may incur from the perp or the perp’s family. Understand that if you shoot someone, even if they had a gun, you will most likely be taking a trip with the responding LEOs.
Although we often hear about the grandma that blew away the armed home invader and was recognized as a hero, there are many times we do not hear about the citizen that has a license to carry that was detained after what he or she believed was the appropriate drawing of a weapon.
Report Post »TXMD
Posted on December 11, 2011 at 1:58pmFinally someone who understands the difference between a magazine and a clip! I was beginning to wonder if anone out there was really in the military. “This is my RIFLE, and this is my GUN. My rifle is for shooting and my . . .”
Report Post »God bless Texas
a9ks1
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:18pmThis was tried on me back in the mid 80′s. Too bad the morons didn‘t realize a slight bump on a heavy duty bumper wouldn’t even disturb the dust. It didn’t, I didn’t exit the vehicle. Sam Colt was riding shotgun with me. The morons figured the ‘damage’ wasn’t worth squabbling over and left,,, in a hurry. Crisis averted and no damage done at all; didn’t even disturb the dust. Yep, this scheme has been around for years.
Report Post »flyoverbob
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:16pmI was ripped off the other day by a guy who sold me what he said was the title to the Brooklyn Bridge.What are they going to think of next
Report Post »NoRoomForSocialismHere
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 1:04amBob was he high-yellow and thin, with a big mouth, brillo hairdo and big rump woman? That was Barry
Report Post »ExpertShot
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 9:22amLOL, is that like selling “pool passes” to the subbies in High School??
Report Post »flyoverbob
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 5:50pmNoRoomForSocialismHere
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 1:04am
Bob was he high-yellow and thin, with a big mouth, brillo hairdo and big rump woman? That was Barry
Come to think of it he does look like Arsinio Hall with that big rear and the way he bounces up on stage
Report Post »pfrancis
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:15pmI’m from DETROIT , thats nothing New . Thats why you carry your 9mm when you leave home ,like the American Express card you don’t leave home without it ! !
Report Post »teamarcheson
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:19pmBeck does not like it.
Blacks again.
Report Post »Republic
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:31pm40 Cal please.
Report Post »Elena2010
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 12:31amAny hollow pointed bullet will leave them w/something to think about, no matter the calibre.
When I lived in South Florida, they were pulling a similar scam w/insurance. I got hit in a parking lot by a POS vehicle, but my insurance knew what was happening. My rates did not go up.
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:14pmExactly what is the prerequiste to be an information processor at The Blaze?
Report Post »jespasinthru
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:40pmGo online, fill out a very extensive application, take a shower and dress up nice, go sit in an office and talk to a person who you may or may not like, and then piss in a cup (clean). You will be amazed at how high you can fly.
Report Post »NoRoomForSocialismHere
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 1:06amWhat information do you have?
Report Post »flyoverbob
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:14pmDid anyone tell you about the guys that will try to get money from you by washing your windshield at stop signs.Have to be diligent these days
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:21pmDon’t be an idiot and see them grab money from your purse. Always have a dollar accessible from the ashtray or convenient cubby hole or shirt pocket. Then tell them to get the back window and make it quick.
Report Post »randy
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:12pmHey BLAZE! Why are you censoring my replies???!!!
Report Post »whatthecrazy
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:10pmNaturally, stay there and let them kill you or jack your car with your baby in it .Hec why not just scooch over to the passenger side and go with them…………………….
Report Post »flyoverbob
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:10pmIt’s been common knowledge in my area if this happens to you dont stop on the road ,pull into an area that has people.A service station,rest area police station fire station.A lot of times they will just pull up beside you on the interstate and indicate you have a problem with you car and try to get you to pull over.
Report Post »randy
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:09pmNew Technique? This has been going on for years…… Never ever come right up on the bumper of another car at a traffic light….. Leave yourself room to swing out and get away. Because many times in Syracuse NY, the person at the light and the person behind you are working together.
Report Post »MrMagoo
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:09pmWell,here’s a good example of using technology for an entrepreneur.The car that got bumped needs a instant disabling device,>>>>owner activated<<<<.Say effective within a mile or so. Simple,no fancy frills,no satellite GPS or anything.A device easily worn on the body and quickly within reach.Specific to the owners vehicle.
Report Post »And if that fails,thank the 2nd Amendment for the CCW permit you carry while waiting for the police.
MrMagoo
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:17pmHey American entrepreneurs,where ya at?This problem is easily fixed.
Report Post »NoRoomForSocialismHere
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 12:51ammogoo, we live by nano seconds as human beings not hours, days or years, dont let any steal one nano second of your life. You have forgotten how close to death we live. Your new age doctrine says you will live to 92, whats your chance? Can you number your days?
Report Post »watashbuddyfriend
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 9:07amMrMagoo, not sure it will work, when needed, but I carry my remote separate from my ignition key, so, maybe the panic buttion will help stall my vehicle, need be!
Report Post »Dosrios
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 10:15amMrMagoo
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:17pm
“Hey American entrepreneurs,where ya at?This problem is easily fixed.”
Yep… 36,000,000 one-way boat tickets to Africa.
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:06pmSoon the Blaze will report on the hazards of flashing your headlights at on coming traffic who are driving without lights on at night and that gang members will then attack you.
Report Post »wasalibonce
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:05pmYou’re an idiot.
Report Post »flyoverbob
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:02pmI don’t know where they get the idea this is something new,It’s been going on for at least 30 years that I can remember.But then it’s D>C> so Im sure it’s a little slow on the uptake.
Report Post »AntipasMetochos
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:02pmPopularized back in ‘89 in the area around Gary, IN.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:08pmAnd Detroit
Report Post »AMERICA4EVER
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:19pmAnd in Pittsburgh, Philly, LA, Newark, and, well you get the idea.
Report Post »Latter-Day-Soldier
Posted on December 10, 2011 at 4:16amMost college towns in Mississippi
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 9:57pmThis trick may be new to this young generation, it’s been in Miami for years.
You youngers at The Blaze should work on your history a bit.
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:00pmBetter yet, work on your research on previous articles on the subject.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:08pmYes .. but in DC you can be pretty certain that the victim is unarmed .. in Miami (or anywhere in Florida) if it is a resident not so much.
Report Post »YepImaConservative
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:10pmLol. Was going to say same thing.
The next “new” story here will be the one where the car in front of you slams on it’s breaks and you rearend them… staged “insurance scam” accidents (all passengers complain of terrible neck and back pain). The “swoop and squat” it’s called .Lol.
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:34pmWhen ever in an accident or fender bender, point to other drivers to stop, make eye contact as if you know who they are while motioning them to come to you. Don’t forget to ask those affected in the accident to see if they are alright.
Report Post »Smokey_Bojangles
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:35pmThink I Saw it on an Episode of CHiPs like a million years ago.
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 11:18pmCHiPs and Emergency, those where the days!
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