PSA About Car Parking

[Cheshire Figment]

I was at MK for a few hours today. I left and got back to the parking lot (Guest Parking) about 2:15.

Seemed unusual as I noticed the car diagonally behind me seemed to have lights on. Went closer and found not only were lights on, but so was the engine, the car was unlocked, and nobody was there. My first thought was why would there be a Bait Car in the MK Guest lot.

However, saw it had Maryland tags. It appeared to be a new Chevy crossover SUV. So I ended up calling Security.

They sent out two cars, opened the car to check for bodies, and turned off the engine. Filled in a bunch of paperwork and left a note, on red paper, visible in the windshield for the Guest to go to Lost & Found to claim their keys.

I wonder will they first panic when they realize they don't have the keys or when they get to the car and can't get in.

So make sure you are not in such a hurry to get to the Park that you forget to shut off the engine, take out the keys, and lock the car.

 

[stacy347]

Oh my! Those poor people.

I have to say, arriving at MK is about as exciting as it gets for me, and I am definitely chomping at the bit to get in, but forgetting to actually turn the car off? Wow!!

 

[mhconley]

Now that's what I call distracted...

I shouldn't comment, though... soon after my DS was born my DW and I were so sleep deprived and out of it we left the keys in the ignition and the driver door open on our car parked in our driveway... twice! The second time cured us of that habit... our car was stolen that night. Many of the cars in our neighborhood were broken into the night ours was stolen. The thieves just got lucky with ours... It was found several days later, minus doors, wheels, seats and the stereo. Luckily our insurance paid off the loan and we were able to get a new car the next week.

Wish there had been a good samaritan like you around...

Martin

 

[Hockeyman]

One of the guys here at work did that same thing. 3 hours into the day he realized he left his car on in the parking lot lol.