{"id":223153,"date":"2019-11-09T06:00:39","date_gmt":"2019-11-09T04:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=223153"},"modified":"2019-11-08T15:13:43","modified_gmt":"2019-11-08T13:13:43","slug":"aware-surroundings-criminals-reportedly-target-pedestrians-carrying-cash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/11\/09\/aware-surroundings-criminals-reportedly-target-pedestrians-carrying-cash\/","title":{"rendered":"Be aware of your surroundings criminals reportedly target pedestrians carrying cash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Over the past few months, Seven Arrows Security has seen an increase in the number of cash robberies being reported.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe trend, that does not seem to be dying down, sees criminals targeting individuals (mainly women) walking in the streets and robbing them in broad daylight,\u201d said Jason Mordecai, managing director of Seven Arrows Security.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The modus operandi sees criminals working in a team.<\/p>\n<h4>ALSO READ: <a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/222934\/avoid-becoming-a-victim-of-rape-with-these-safety-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Avoid becoming a victim of rape with these safety tips<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>\u201cOne will strike up a conversation with a victim while another remains close by, ready to rob the victim.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>\u201cMany victims of these crimes report that the initial suspect entices the victims by saying they have just found an envelope containing a large sum of money and offers to share the money with the victim.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOnce the victim is distracted the second suspect then robs them,\u201d explained Mordecai.<\/p>\n<p>The company urges all pedestrians to refrain from engaging in conversations with people who they do not know and to be alert at all times.<\/p>\n<h4>ALSO READ: <a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/222834\/man-nabbed-in-spruitview-allegedly-with-nyaope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Man nabbed in Spruitview allegedly with nyaope<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>\u201cIt would also be highly advisable not to carry large sums of money or any valuables with you.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen choosing routes to your destination please make sure to walk on main roads and areas that are busy with other people around at all times,\u201d Mordecai advised.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Hav<\/strong><strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a class=\"anchor_post\" 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