A Frightening Encounter Shared by an East Brunswick Mom
Awareness post: A local East Brunswick mother recently shared one of the most terrifying moments of her life. While driving back from Princeton with her baby and mother in the car, she pulled into a well-lit shopping center off Route 1 in South Brunswick—just for a quick stop to tend to her crying child. What she thought was a safe, routine moment turned into a scene that felt like a setup.
A car parked suspiciously close. A woman emerged from a white Mercedes and approached her driver-side window in distress, demanding help—but something felt off. Then a tall man began walking toward the car. That’s when the mom’s instincts kicked in. She drove off immediately. Within seconds, the suspicious individuals were gone. No approach to businesses. No asking anyone else for help. Just a quiet vanishing act.
High-End Vehicles May Be a Factor
The mother later confirmed she was driving a high-end car—and others in the community quickly pointed out the unfortunate trend: luxury vehicles like BMWs, Audis, and Mercedes are being tracked and targeted. Some are even being followed home, while others find hidden AirTags used to track their locations.
“These cars aren’t safe even at home,” one commenter warned. “They’re stealing them left and right.”
The Community Came Together Quickly
The Facebook thread lit up with concerned responses, support, and similar stories. One user wrote, “So glad you trusted your mama instinct and got out.” Another added, “This is the scariest story I’ve heard in years.” Multiple users stressed the importance of checking for trackers and reporting anything suspicious to the police.
Others shared their own experiences—parking lot setups, fake distress calls, and people acting just a little too calculated.
It Didn’t Happen in EB—But It Could Have
This took place in South Brunswick, but the message is clear: it could’ve easily happened in East Brunswick, or anywhere else. Criminals don’t care about town lines.
We share this post not to cause fear—but to raise awareness. This was real. It happened to a fellow EB resident. And she did everything right.
Stay Safe, Stay Sharp
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Always lock your doors, even during short stops.
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Don’t let compassion override your gut.
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Keep your windows up until you’re sure of the situation.
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Check your car regularly for hidden tracking devices.
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Report all suspicious incidents—no matter how small—to the police.
We’re grateful this mom and her family are okay. Her courage to share her experience might prevent the next one.
Eyes On EB will always publish what matters—even if you’re not in the Facebook group to see it.