Not sure if you know of this tactic to make drivers stop and leave the car to check out the 'problem'. Just received this as is. Just read it for information and always be cautious:
This was confirmed by the TTDI Shell guy and happened at sec17 junction.
New Tactic! To Rob You in PJ And Soon All Places - spray some liquid on your tyre which leads to a smoke outburst .
Just received this from a local police force in Bangsar. There is a new tactic used by the thieves and robbers & spreading into PJ & other KL areas. Be careful when there is a motorist approaching while you are driving alone in a car. These days, the thieves will spray some liquid on your tyre which leads to smoke outburst.
When you encounter such a situation, don’t panic. Stay calm & don’t ever try to park your car to check what is going on. This is the intention purposely created by these thieves to get your attention. Once you get out from your car, they will snatch your belongings or may even harm you.
So, if you ever encounter such an incident, drive to a safe place where crowded people are or to a petrol or police station. As for the stain, use water to clean it up, that’s all. Look after your own safety, especially to those ladies out there. What ever happens, don’t simply walk out from your car.
Liquid is probably kerosene. When the tyre gets hot , the kerosene evaporates and seems a smoke outburst.. Nothing to worry about and don’t have to stop to check.. If you did not release your handbrake to drive, you get smoky outburst too and burnt tyre smell.