Leaving your trunk open to deter car break-ins? Some California auto owners are trying it, but police warn this is a very bad idea. https://abc7.la/3s9qQdF | ABC7

There is no documented case in U.S. legal or law enforcement history where leaving a thumbprint on a car’s trunk has solved a crime, identified a suspect, or led to a conviction. • The idea was originally a folklore-style “officer safety tip” — the theory being that if an officer was killed or dragged, the fingerprint might tie them to the vehicle. In reality, investigations don’t hinge on this, since: • Vehicles have VINs, registrations, and license plates. • Dash cameras, body cameras, and GPS