Nashville Police: Carjackers Stopping Drivers By Throwing Rocks

EAST NASHVILLE, TN — A pattern is emerging in a recent rash of East Nashville carjackings and Metro Police urge drivers to ignore what might seem like a mischievous prank because it escalates quickly.

At least three people have been carjacked in recent weeks after a group of teenagers threw rocks at their cars. Knowing that most people will stop to either check for damage or confront the rock-chuckers, the would-be carjackers throw stones and wait.

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Once the driver stops and gets out of the vehicle, the teens then make an attempt to steal the car. One man was pistol whipped several times during a heist, police said.

Metro Police say the best thing to do if teens are throwing rocks at your car is to continue driving, note the location and description of the rock-throwers and call police.

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