jackrolling

/ˈdʒækˌroʊlɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of stealing a vehicle by tricking the driver into getting out and then driving away.
    • Police are warning drivers about jackrolling after several cars were stolen at gas stations.
    • The victim reported a jackrolling incident where a stranger asked for directions and then sped off in his truck.
    • Jackrolling has become a growing concern in urban areas, especially at night.
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