Good for him. Don't be a victim. We took a trip into Ohio yesterday and at one point there was a sign for Detroit and my wife jokingly asked if I wanted to go. I said we had no where near enough firepower to go there.
I was at the local truck stop exchanging step kids this weekend, It was amazing to see how few people are aware of their surroundings. These areas are a potential breeding ground for criminals and with all eyes focused on phones it is unfortunately rampant with easy prey.