A marker used by criminals — some thieves or burglars use small, inconspicuous items (coins, stickers, hair ties, chalk marks) to “mark” vehicles or homes they have checked or plan to return to.
A prank or accident — a child or passerby could have put it there as a joke or it fell into the handle by chance.
A signal between people — in rare cases people use small items to communicate non-criminal information (e.g., “I parked here”).
It helps them keep track of which cars they’ve inspected without obvious activity.
They can quickly “tag” cars that have valuables inside or appear easy to break into and come back later.
A tiny coin is inconspicuous and unlikely to draw attention from the owner or security.
Stop and look around from a safe distance—do you see anyone loitering or acting suspiciously?
Don’t reach in with bare hands if you feel unsafe. Take a photo of the penny and surrounding area.
Move to a well-lit or populated spot (if you’re comfortable doing so) or walk to a nearby business/security booth before approaching the car.
If available, ask parking lot/security staff to inspect the car with you. They may have CCTV.
If you still feel uneasy, call local police/non-emergency line and report the suspicious item — describe location, time, and take photos.
If you decide to remove the coin: use gloves or a tissue, place the coin in a small zip bag (as evidence), note the time and take a photo of it in the bag. Hand it to police if they come.
Inspect the car (from outside first): check door locks/handles for tampering, look under the car and around tires (bottles, wedges), and scan inside the vehicle through windows for disturbed items.
Lock up and leave if you detect anything suspicious. Drive to a safe, busy place (police station, service station) and re-check.
Prioritize safety. Do not confront an armed or aggressive person.
Drive away to a safe, busy area if you can do so safely.
If confronted while outside the car: keep distance, call for help, make noise to attract attention.
If forced to give up valuables, comply — you can replace things; your life you cannot.
After the incident: call police, record details (descriptions, direction, plate numbers), and preserve any items (like the penny) as evidence.
Park in well-lit, busy areas and as close to entrances/security as possible.
Install a dashcam (front and interior) and motion-activated cameras at home/garage; these deter criminals and provide evidence.
Keep valuables out of sight (don’t leave bags, gadgets on seats).
Use steering wheel locks/immobilizers and ensure car alarm is active.
Regularly check vehicle (handles, tires, undercarriage) before you get in.
Share your parking location/time with a trusted contact if you often return alone late.
Report suspicious patterns to parking management so they can increase patrols/CCTV monitoring.
Photos of the coin/object and where it was placed.
Time, exact parking spot, and any CCTV or witness names.
If you removed the coin, keep it sealed in a bag and hand it to police.
Note any prior similar occurrences (dates/times) — a pattern is important.
A penny in a door handle is often harmless — but because small markers are sometimes used by criminals, treat it as suspicious: document it, move to a safe spot, ask security or police to check, and take preventive steps going forward.
If you want, I can draft a short message you can send to the parking manager or the police describing the situation and asking them to review CCTV — tell me the location and time and I’ll write it.
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