Criminals use a mixed bag of techniques to get what they want from their targets.<\/p>\n
They try their best to outsmart you, they learn your routines and play on your distractions to take advantage of the situation.<\/p>
\u201cRecently we have had a number of reports of drivers and passengers being robbed in broad daylight while being stationary at red traffic lights or stop streets,\u201d said Jason Mordecai, chief operating officer of Seven Arrow Security.<\/p>\n
ALSO READ:\u00a0Seven Arrow Security offers women safety tips<\/a><\/p> Fortunately, these types of crime can be prevented simply by paying attention to your surroundings.<\/p>\n Easy ways not to become a victim of a traffic light robbery:<\/p>\n \u2022 Snap out of your daily routine and pay attention to people loitering around your car. The longer you are stationary, the greater the risk becomes.<\/p>\n \u2022 Before coming to a stop, check your surroundings for anyone or anything that looks out of place. Do not be afraid to make eye contact with the people around you.<\/p>\n \u2022 Do not allow yourself to be distracted by your phone when on the road.<\/p>\n ALSO READ:\u00a0Police remind community it is a crime to open a false case<\/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