I'm not saying this has anything to do with your situation but it's an interesting story.
A long time ago, I knew some people who used to do security for a department store. They were really good at spotting shoplifters and people doing "grab and runs". A "grab and run" is when the thief grabs boxes of (for instance) shoes, runs outside, jumps in the car, and takes off before anyone can catch him or her.
Anyway, these people I knew started to recognize the people doing the grab and runs and -- this part is important -- the cars they drove.
And the people I knew suddenly had an amazing streak of luck. There was a series of incidents where the grab happened and the thief jumped into a car which had developed four flat tires while it was sitting in the parking lot. It was as if there was a vandal who had let the air out while the person was inside stealing. What are the odds?
Craziest thing I ever heard. Might not even be true. I certainly wasn't there so I couldn't say for sure.
Anyway, thanks for letting me share that story.