Auto-Lock Traps Car Thief
Trapped in His Own Heist
A suspected car thief in Pretoria, South Africa, found himself in a predicament when the car’s auto-lock system trapped him inside the vehicle he was attempting to steal. Stuck for an hour and a half, he became an object of amusement for passers-by until the car owner returned and freed him, only for him to be immediately arrested by the police. This thief’s failed heist turned into an impromptu comedy show.
Locked Up and Locked In
The thief’s unintended captivity highlights the irony of modern technology thwarting his criminal plans. His hour-and-a-half ordeal inside the vehicle provided a live spectacle for onlookers and added to his public humiliation. The simplicity of his capture once the car owner returned underscores the futility of his efforts and adds a humorous twist to his criminal endeavor.
