SAPS silly season safety checklist: In the street

• Never  display expensive jewelry, cameras, mobile phones or other valuables.

• Do not carry large amounts of money with you.

• Do not leave your handbag unattended, always carry your wallet in an inside pocket.

• Steer clear of dark and isolated areas at night.

• If you want to make use of taxi, your hotel or nearest tourism information office can recommend a reliable service.

• Never participate in games of chance in the streets. This often leads to robbery. Ignore the players and leave the area immediately.

• Report lost or stolen belongings to the police immediately.

• Before you explore the area, obtain information from your hotel or holiday resort of the areas that are unsafe to visit.

• Never allow your children to be distracted or to wonder off from parents.

• If you carry a firearm, it must be carried in the holster or similar holder and it must be completely covered. You must have full control over your firearm at all times.

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