Gas station patrons frequently stand outside their unlocked vehicles with wallets and cellphones in plain sight, making them vulnerable to criminal attacks. While gas station owners are ultimately responsible for providing a safe and secure premises, patrons may take safety into their own hands by practicing the above safety tips outlined by The National Crime…
The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) warns, gas station theft is an “emerging crime trend….The unique setting allows thieves to catch their victims by complete surprise — when they are pumping gas or paying their tab inside the station.” These thefts frequently turn to violence. Sadly, as the NCPC notes, these incidents…
(Fox 5 News) Was Security Adequate? Our Legal Take: 1 Killed in Union City Gas Station Shooting Local News A fatal shooting and carjacking outside a Union City Chevron station reportedly claimed the life of an innocent man early Saturday morning, November 7, 2015. According to FOX 5 News, “[s]urveillance video from the…