Penny In A Door Handle

Slide several pennies into the crack between the door and the jamb molding about 18 above the handle.

Penny in a door handle.

There have been a rash of robberies using of all things a penny or nickel. When you unlock your car using your key fob it will essentially prevent the door from locking again once you get out. How are they using a coin to enter your car. But the door with the penny in the handle does not lock.

The width of a penny 0598 inches wouldn t open a car door handle enough to trigger the unlatching mechanism connected to the door handle. The first fatal flaw with the penny in the door theory is that door handles aren t designed to open when they re only opened slightly. Thus because the door will not lock the thief can now easily get into the car to steal belongings or even the vehicle itself. Whether your car is sitting in your driveway or a lot when you are shopping.

She noticed 100 on her windshield. Keep adding pennies equally to the top and bottom until you can t squeeze another one in. Repeat process below the handle. The thief wouldn t even have to follow you anywhere.

It is hindered from this function because of the penny being slid under the handle jamming the locking mechanism. You probably wouldn t notice it on the passenger side or one of the rear doors but when you go to lock your car the coin will keep that door from locking properly leaving the door open for thieves. The new trick that criminals are utilizing to steal your car involves putting a penny in the door handle just like this.