We've heard all the stories and seen the warnings across Texas about human trafficking and things to watch out for. There have been numerous reports in Amarillo alone about people being followed in stores or out to their car.

However, we haven't really heard any reports of this particular thing happening in Amarillo, but now we have one, and it's flat out scary.

I saw a post on Facebook recently about something that happened on the evening of Memorial Day that was enough for me to never allow my daughter to leave the house alone once she's old enough to do so. And it's all because of a zip tie.

What Does It Mean When A Zip Tie Is On Your Car

Early on, people didn't even notice them because they could be placed inconspicuously on the vehicles. Many people disappeared, and it was later found out what happened.

The zip tie on a car means someone has targeted that person for when they come out of the store or wherever they are. They are then either kidnapped when they come out or followed to wherever they're going next until the person can be kidnapped.

READ MORE: Does Amarillo Have A Human Trafficking Problem?

Why Are People's Cars Tagged

The reason for the kidnapping is simple. They want to take that person and use them for human trafficking.

It's something that has been happening for quite some time across Texas, and it's now found its way to Amarillo.

What Happened In Amarillo

According to the Facebook post, the user said her daughter had gone into the Walmart on 45th and Coulter to run an errand for her grandmother. She mentioned to her mom that she felt like she was being followed, but didn't notice anything specific.

As she exited the store and began walking to her car, she noticed something on it as she approached it. The dreaded zip tie on the passenger mirror. Had she not backed into her parking spot, she may not have ever seen it.

What Did She Do After Seeing The Tag

She looked around and noticed a man lingering near her car, who looked a bit suspicious. She immediately turned around and went back inside the store. She told one of the employees there was a zip tie on her car, and she didn't feel safe.

That employee grabbed someone there, and that employee then walked her out to her car. He helped her load her stuff into the car, then did a scan of the car looking for any tracking devices or cameras. Once he felt there were none, he sent her on her way.

She paid close attention to make sure she wasn't followed and arrived at home safely, without any suspicion of being followed.

The full Facebook post can be seen here. It's a harrowing story, and scary that it's now entered Amarillo. Keep your eyes peeled and stay vigilant. If you see anything like this on your car, don't try to be a hero. Find someone to help you immediately.