Tips for Preventing CarJacking

Tips for Preventing Car-Jacking

Car-jacking of parked vehicles depends on the car owner being inattentive to their surroundings. Car-jackers, like street robbers, prefer the element of surprise. Most victims say they never saw the car-jacker until they appeared at their car door. To reduce your risk of being car-jacked, we have listed some common sense steps below:

• Always park in well lighted areas, if you plan to arrive/leave after dark

• Don't park in isolated or visually obstructed areas near walls or heavy foliage

• Use valet parking or an attended garage, if you're a woman driving alone

• As you walk to your car be alert to suspicious persons sitting in cars

• Ask for a security escort if you are alone at a shopping center

• Watch out for young males loitering in the area (handing out flyers, etc)

• If someone tries to approach, change direction or run to a busy store

• Follow your instincts if they tell you to walk/run away to a busy place

• As you approach your vehicle, look under, around, and inside your car

• If safe, open the door, enter quickly, and lock the doors

• Don't be a target by turning your back while loading packages into the car

• Make it your habit to always start your car and drive away immediately

• Teach and practice with your children to enter and exit the car quickly

• In the city, always drive with your car doors locked and windows rolled up

• When stopped in traffic, leave room to maneuver and escape, if necessary

• If you are bumped in traffic, by young males, be suspicious of the accident

• Wave to follow, and drive to a gas station or busy place before getting out

• If you are ever confronted by an armed car-jacker don't resist

• Give up your keys or money if demanded without resistance

• Don't argue, fight or chase the robber.' You can be seriously injured

• Never agree to be kidnapped. Drop the cars keys and run and scream for help

• If you are forced to drive, consider crashing your car near a busy intersection so bystanders can come to your aid and call the police

• Call the police immediately to report the crime and provide detailed information

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