Since my son passed away, my daughter-in-law, Sarah, has had very few people she can rely on. I have tried to support her whenever possible, especially while she adjusts to raising her children and managing the household alone.
One evening, she called me sounding frightened.
For several mornings in a row, she had found a crushed plastic bottle wedged beside one of her car tires. At first, she assumed it was rubbish that had blown under the vehicle. However, after removing it repeatedly, the bottle kept appearing again.
The situation became even more worrying because it happened only on days when she was leaving for work.
I told her not to touch anything the next time it appeared. Instead, she should remain inside, check her security cameras and contact the police if she noticed anyone near the car.
The following morning, Sarah looked outside and saw another bottle placed close to the rear tire. She reviewed footage from a small camera positioned above her front door.
The video showed an unfamiliar man approaching the vehicle late at night and carefully placing the bottle beside the tire.
Police later explained that objects such as bottles may sometimes be used to make noise when a vehicle begins moving. The driver may stop and step outside to investigate, potentially giving someone an opportunity to approach the car or steal it.
Fortunately, Sarah had not been harmed. Officers increased patrols in the area and advised her to inspect her surroundings before approaching the vehicle.
The frightening experience served as an important reminder: when something unusual repeatedly appears around your car, do not ignore it. Stay inside, observe the area carefully and contact local authorities when necessary.
This is a fictional suspense story created for entertainment and awareness purposes.
