Top tips to prevent hijackings

When it comes to protecting your family and your belongings, you can’t be too careful.

There are plenty of ways you can protect your family, vehicles and your home against crime.

Mamba Security has compiled several safety tips to help combat crime in the area.

• Stay alert:

Be vigilant at all times and be aware of your surroundings.

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• Space between vehicles:

Keep enough space between your car and others to avoid being trapped and an easy target for hijackers.

• Scout for danger:

Adopt a search pattern radius to scout before approaching your home.

• Suspicious vehicles:

If you are being followed, drive to the nearest public space, like a service station, shopping centre or police station. Don’t go home.

• Escape if you can:

Try to get away from the situation as soon as possible. Your life is worth more than your vehicle.

• Be seen and heard:

Should you see suspicious activity, hoot, scream, blow a whistle and try to attract as much attention as possible.

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