The Elsburg SAPS have issued the following tips to try and avoid all types of robbery, from aggravating robbery with a weapon to common robbery:
- Avoid carrying large sums of money.
- Avoid deserted areas late at night.
- Look around for any suspicious people or motor vehicles and run for safety.
- Always close and lock your windows while driving at night.
- Before opening gates and doors at home ensure that you are not followed.
- Have police emergency numbers on your cellphone.
- Avoid showing off money in shebeens and in the public.
- Avoid unnecessary arguments and aggression which could result in injury or death.
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