this comment is way too buried.

This is criminally under-starred. 

This.

Needs more stars.

I wish I could give you more stars. 

It also makes the world seem like an awful place when you get to hear about every single bad event on the planet. The good news really doesn’t make the news, because you don’t get clicks.

Wait, so they were “visiting a friend” when they noticed they were out of juice, and their friend wouldn’t let them leave the car there to charge? 

My favorite part about the internet is that it allows you to enjoy every minor asshole from around the world, not just the nearby ones.

Tow? If that’s my property, that’s an immediate tie the other end into my 2-phase 220 outlet, grab a beer and watch the fun.

No need to call the police for everything. Sort it out youself! Christ. 

Joule thief!

Police first, to make sure they know what’s going on and get their OK.  Then tow.

That’s an immediate tow from my perspective. And putting a little pebble in the valve stem cap as well.