Amid the growing crime statistics in South Africa, Seven Arrows Security has picked up a growing trend of opportunistic crimes against stationary vehicles.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese incidents involve suspects loitering along the road – most often at an intersection.<\/p>
\u201cSuspects do not discriminate against anyone, young or old, male or female.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis trend requires attention to the following safety tips,\u201d said Jason Mordecai, the chief operating officer of Seven Arrow Security.<\/p>
ALSO READ:\u00a0Seven Arrow Security offers women safety tips<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Before coming to a stop, take notice of people who are standing at intersections looking at your vehicle.<\/p>\n \u2022 Do not be afraid to make eye contact with people loitering on the road \u2013 acknowledge that you are aware of their presence.<\/p>\n \u2022 Always be aware of your surroundings and take care not to get distracted.<\/p>\n \u2022 When stopping off at a driveway, look out for pedestrians near and\/or approaching your vehicle. Scanning your surroundings and keeping an eye on your rearview mirror for suspicious individuals is vital.<\/p>\n \u2022 Ensure the radio volume is low enough for you to hear sounds in your immediate vicinity. Engineer your stop to be as quick as possible and do not allow yourself to become a target by remaining stationary for too long.<\/p>\n \u2022 Be conscious of the fact that your cellphone is a distraction that robs you of your situational awareness \u2013 criminals are counting on this.<\/p>\n ALSO READ: Drug awareness campaign launched in Katlehong<\/a><\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n