How to avoid falling prey to a robbery
Never carry large amounts of cash on your person.
Robberies are becoming increasingly common, but there are certain precautions one can take to avoid falling prey to a robbery.
Here they are:
1. Never stop and talk to strangers.
2. Don’t carry large amounts of cash or valuable items.
3. Don’t hesitate to call the police to come and investigate any suspicious activities, strange noises or strange people in your neighbourhood.
4. Switch the outdoor lights on at night.
5. Never allow strangers into your home.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE A HOSTAGE IN A ROBBERY
1. Maintain your calm. If you feel the need to use a toilet, or if you need to take any medication, try to delay it and communicate with the robbers only when they seem to be calm and approachable.
2. Never make eye contact with the robbers; this may endanger your life.
3. Don’t make sudden movements that might aggravate the robbers.
4. Try and communicate with the robber if you need to do something, e.g. take medication.
5. If you want to activate the alarm, rather do it secretly.
6. Try and memorise the facial features of the robber(s) in order to provide the police with a detailed description.
7. If possible, try and obtain the details of their vehicle, but only if you can do so without endangering your life.
8. Always do as you are told.
9. Never try to be a hero. You can’t afford to lose your life over valuables that can be replaced.
10. Try and remember the direction in which the robber left the scene.
11. Allow the robber ample time to leave.
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