This is the biggest mistake one can make. You should assume thieves are like monkeys. As long as those monkeys see/hear plastic bags, they auto assume it's food inside. The thief in your case assumed the tote bag contained something valuable, so they broke into your car and grabbed it.

Some cars like the Peugeot 3008 got secret compartments below the rear hatch and passenger footwell. I usually hide there. Cooler too.

probably they use heat detector to check ur car if there's any.

best is dun leave valuable thing in ur car la, if visible probably will gone case.

if put in boot, best you put it when you get in the car. not while u reach ur destination and park first only put, u won't know if there's anyone notice and do the job later.

Yes agreed
I bodo that time i think i was 18-19 just got to drive alone and getting to know KL
Haaard slap to reality when i came back from Sogo see my car busted window
still hoping the thief choke on my umbrella and die

For no reason have to pay money get window replaced
Kimk

Don't use laptop bag
Use diaper bag no one will rob you

Yes agreed
I bodo that time i think i was 18-19 just got to drive alone and getting to know KL
Haaard slap to reality when i came back from Sogo see my car busted window
still hoping the thief choke on my umbrella and die

For no reason have to pay money get window replaced
Kimk

Don't use laptop bag
Use diaper bag no one will rob you

No such thing la! Until today, no one could even show what these so-called detectors look like. Plus, the thieves are all low-class variety smash and grab types. More like they tailed u from the office to whatever location like makan place or shopping malls.