Top five security tips you need to know
Over the last few weeks there have been several crime trends that have come to the fore.
Here are five security tips you need to know:
1. Keep expensive watches covered and avoid wearing flashy jewellery when out and about.
2. Always be aware and vigilant of your surroundings, especially when leaving a restaurant or shopping centre.
3. Be mindful when driving or walking in busy intersections, especially during peak hour traffic. Put valuables in your boot and keep it locked at all times.
4. Beware of armed robbers around busy intersections; one will destruct the driver by knocking on the passenger window, for example, while the other individual will approach the driver’s door with firearms. Be vigilant and, if possible, leave a gap between you and the car in front of you as an escape route.
5. Pick pocketers are on the increase in stores. Criminals are targeting shoppers whose bags are open with purses exposed, bags put in shopping trolleys and so on. Keep your bag zipped up, wallets in front pant pockets and never put your bag in a trolley. Make sure your cell phone is out of site, as well as any cash that you may be carrying.
When catching taxis from airports, Stay alert, do not leave valuable items exposed, zip your bags, get off your phone and put your belongings away safely and out of site. If you suspect an individual, seek help from the nearest security guard on duty.
