The Linden police are warning the community about the high increase in carjacking in the area.
According to the Linden police spokesperson Constable Takalani Matumba, in the past weeks, they have been experiencing a lot of carjacking in the area.
Linden police issued the following safety tips:
- Be familiar with the environment you are in at all times and always keep alert to anything that is out of the ordinary
- Most cars today have an automatic locking system but it is always advisable to double check if the vehicle doors are locked by trying to open them manually
- If you are driving in traffic, try to stop a few metres away from the car in front of you to have space for a quick getaway should anything happen
- If you suspect that you are being followed, try accelerating while monitoring the car behind you if they are really following you and look for the safest place to stop, like a police station
- Keep your valuables (bags, laptops, cellphones and others) out of sight especially far from the vehicle’s windows
- n Do not respond to people who are indicating to you that there is something wrong with your car, rather find a safe spot to stop and check your vehicle
- When approaching your home, look out for any suspicious vehicle or a person or even a group of people who are next to your house
- If you see something suspicious close to your gate or house rather contact or drive to the nearest police station.
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