With Women’s Day just around the corner, the Primrose police’s communications officer, Sgt Styles Maome, shared some safety tips to help keep women safe.
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His top five tips are:
• Avoid walking alone, rather walk in groups.
• Avoid secluded and dark places.
• Refrain from meeting online/Facebook dates at their homes or secluded areas, rather meet at a busy public place.
• Avoid accepting drinks from strangers or leaving drinks unattended.
• Do not leave handbags and other valuables visible in your vehicle when driving to avoid becoming a victim of a smash-and-grab.
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Crimes can be reported to the Primrose Police Station on 011 842 0522 or the patrol vehicles on 071 675 6864/5/6/7/8/9.
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