It could be sheer coincidence, but the fact that this week three women driving luxury cars suffered car-jacking events could also be the start of a trend.
Criminal gangs have long targeted luxury cars but this theft has occurred from homes or public car parks. The stolen vehicles are then either broken down for parts, or put into a shipping container - and with the help of corrupt officials - shipped overseas to markets that have no interest in paperwork.
Snatching a car off the street shortens the process. Any sensible woman confronted with a gun would hand over the keys and feel lucky to escape. Few cars with a value above a hundred thousand dollars would be uninsured - so there would be no point in any form of dangerous resistance.
Only two classes of citizens buy high ticket luxury cars - the very rich - and successful criminals. It should be noted that when the police seize " proceeds of crime " after a successful drug raid - that property usually includes exotic motor vehicles.
Perhaps we are about to see a change in buying habits. Not only will the driver of a hugely expensive car feel unsafe during a trip to the shops, but friends and neighbours may also suspect a drug connection to this display of wealth.
Perhaps the wealthy may choose to buy a Holden Barina or a Kia Rio for shopping expeditions - and leave the Maserati in the garage to wash and drool over during the weekend.
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