‘Horrible Timing’: D.C. Mayor Calls Auto Theft ‘Crime Of Opportunity’ Amid Skyrocketing Carjacking Rates, Meets With Immediate Backlash

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser was met with backlash Sunday after tweeting a video advising District residents how to prevent auto thefts, just days after Mohammed Anwar was killed in a fatal carjacking that went viral on social media.

“Auto theft is a crime of opportunity. Follow these steps to reduce the risk of your vehicle becoming a target. Remember the motto, #ProtectYourAuto,” Bowser tweeted.