\u201cFollow-home robbers work in teams and have well-tailored approaches which they use to successfully attack unaware victims,\u201d explained Jason Mordecai, managing director of Seven Arrows Security.<\/p>\n
It is reported that these gangs work together, with each team member playing a different role, allowing the team to identify a possible target and then they follow the target home.<\/p>
\u201cAlthough these attacks have been initiated from shopping centres all over Johannesburg, many come from smaller types of centres which have a limited number of exits.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe reason for this is to make it easier for the criminals to follow you out of the centre,\u201d said Mordecai.<\/p>
The robbers then follow their victim to their homes where they rob them of their valuables.<\/p>\n
The security company offered some tips to help avoid becoming a victim of these types of crime:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Do not make yourself a target by displaying expensive valuables on your person.<\/p>\n \u2022 When shopping at smaller centres be aware of who is around you and make sure to remain vigilant at all times.<\/p>\n \u2022 Before driving into your driveway make sure no one is slowing down behind you. If you are unsure do not stop your vehicle, rather call for help.<\/p>\n \u2022 Do not pull into your driveway completely and never sit idling while your gate is opening.<\/p>\n \u2022 Don\u2019t let your cellphone distract you \u2013 this is what criminals count on to attack.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you are a victim of such a crime we urge you to co-operate with the attackers.<\/p>\n \u201cResistance increases the chance of violence in this type of incident,\u201d Mordecai advised.<\/p>\n Hav<\/strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or Kgotsofalang 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<\/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