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Take note! Vehicle crime hot spots
Hijackings, vehicle theft, smash-and-grabs and vehicle break-ins, are just a few of the vehicle crimes you need to be wary of. Ways in which you can prevent this and protect yourself are to have a tracking device installed, pay attention to what’s happening around you and not drive in dangerous areas. Netstar has experienced a 4% increase in reported vehicle theft and hijacking incidents in both Gauteng and the Western Cape over the last six months. So we’ve compiled a list of some of the latest vehicle crime trend hot spots,
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Criminals use a number of techniques, like remote car jamming and relay attacks, to name a few.
Here are ways to prevent your vehicle from being stolen at a parking lot:
• Park your car close to the entrance to ensure that you are able to find it quickly upon your return.
• Park in ticketed parking bays where there is better protection, such as booms and camera surveillance.
• Keep all valuables in your car out of sight to prevent smash-and-grabs and the jamming of your remote locking signal.
• When walking to and from your car, keep your key ready but not visible to others.
Residential driveways
Driveways are hot spots for follow-home crimes affecting many South African motorists. Although criminals can follow you at any point of your route, there are increasing incidents of airport follow-home crimes that involve house robberies and vehicle hijacks. Worst yet, these incidents can culminate in severe injuries and deaths.
What should you do to reduce the risk of falling prey to this scourge?
• Avoid sticking to the same routes and schedules when travelling to frequent destinations (work, gym, school) in order to prevent criminals from monitoring your patterns and
- You can open you car windows but keep your car doors and trunk closed.
US Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation. Uniform Crime Reporting Statistics. n.d. 13 February 2012 .
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