The Honeydew police continue to educate residents in the precinct to be more vigilant and adhere to safety precautions.
On March 9, the police handed out safety-tips pamphlets to the customers at Northwold Shopping Centre on Drysdale Road.
Safety tips at shopping centres and malls:
- Do not ask for help from strangers at ATMs.
- Do not display money in public.
- Do not ask for directions from strangers; instead, ask law enforcement officials.
- Do not buy anything from the door, outside the shop.
- Keep your belonging such as a handbag and wallet safe.
- Always observe your surroundings, be at the right place at the right time.
Tips for victims
- Comply, remain calm and do not argue with crime perpetrators.
- Do not make sudden gestures.
- Avoid eye contact, but try to remember how the perpetrator looks by identifying and remembering special features.
- Try to get away safely from the area as quickly as possible.
- Do not try to be a hero; your life is worth more than anything else.
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