What Does This Technique Mean?

Thieves are constantly inventing new tricks to fool car owners and gain easy access to their vehicles. One of the sneaky methods that has become increasingly known is the “coin-in-the-door-handle” trick. If you ever find a coin inserted into your car door handle, you should be extremely cautious—it could be a sign of an attempted theft.

How Does This Trick Work?

The thief discreetly places a coin (or another small object) inside the passenger-side door handle while the car is parked.
When you try to lock your car using the remote control, the locking system is blocked on that door because of the coin.
You walk away thinking the car is securely locked, but in reality, one of the doors remains unlocked.
The thief waits until you leave, then easily opens the unlocked door to steal valuables—or even the entire car.

Why Is This Method Dangerous?

It’s simple and quick to set up.
Most drivers do not double-check all doors after locking with the remote.
It gives the thief direct access without breaking windows or forcing doors, making the theft almost invisible to bystanders.