CARJACKING PREVENTION TIPS – STRATEGIES TO REDUCE YOUR RISK:

What to Do:
• Be aware of your surroundings as you walk to and from your vehicle.
• Be cognisant of suspicious looking people sitting in their vehicle.
• Park in area with sufficient lighting, especially if you arrive and/or leave after dark.
• Never park in isolated or visually obstructed areas.
• Park as close as you can to your intended destination. The further away you park, the more isolated you’ll be.
• Enter and exit your vehicle quickly, and make sure the doors are locked at all times. Don’t linger around talking on your cell-phone. Start the car and leave immediately.
• If someone approaches you and you start to feel uncomfortable, change direction or go into a busy store or where there are many people.
• Be wary of people loitering in the area, especially young males. This demographic makes up the vast majority of carjackers.
• Most large shopping centres will provide you with a security escort to your vehicle. If you are alone, don’t be embarrassed to ask for an escort. Take advantage of it, this is why the security guards are there.
• Look around, under and inside your vehicle before getting in. While loading packages into your car, be aware of your immediate surroundings. Don’t turn your back on any people nearby.
• Trust your instincts, if they tell you to be suspicious and walk away, then do so.

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