“ Never saw it coming!”
Carjackers, like street robbers, prefer the element of surprise. Most victims say they never saw the carjacker until they appeared at their car door. There are steps to take to reduce your risk of being carjacked.
*Always park in well-lighted areas.
*Ask security for an escort if you are alone at a shopping center.
* Watch out for anyone loitering in the area (handing out flyers, etc)
*If someone tries to approach you, change direction or run to a busy store.
*Teach and practice with your kids to enter and exit the car quickly.
* If you are ever confronted by an armed carjacker don’t resist.
*Give up your keys or money if demanded without resistance.
*Don’t argue, fight or chase the robber. You can be seriously injured.
* Call the police immediately to report the crime and provide detailed information.
Make sure you keep a non lethal, self defense product in your glove box or in your purse or in your pocket. Such self defense products include pepper spray, a stun gun, or a personal alarm. You can buy pepper spray today and have a safer tomorrow.
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