DONT BE A VICTIM TO ARMED ROBBERY

Armed | Driveway Robbery

Don’t Be A Victim Of a Driveway Robbery

Did you ever think that we would have the term driveway robbery? What is this world coming to? Just when you think you have arrived home, you are safe from danger, and that is when the danger is beginning. Don’t be a victim of a driveway robbery is what this article is all about and how you can prevent this horrible accident. Autogate Security is one of the major security companies in Johannesburg and Pretoria that will assist you in not becoming a victim of a driveway robbery. Below you will find valuable tips on how you can prevent yourself and your family from becoming a victim to such a horrible crime.

· Turn off your radio when you’re 2km from home so you can be more aware of your environment.

· Be familiar with your area; get to know the newspaper sellers on the corner, for example.

· Notice how people dress, if a "newspaper seller" or "hawker" is wearing overalls that seem new he might not be who he appears to be.

· If a driveway robber confronts you put up your hands immediately, don’t try to grab your bag or cell phone: it may look like you’re reaching for a gun.

· Stay calm, listen to the armed robber and obey commands.

· Don’t look the driveway robber in the eye.

· Don't pretend not to have a bag or wallet. If the driveway robber finds out you're lying he might hurt you in anger or out of frustration.

· Don't throw your keys away. It will just make your attacker angry.

· If you lie face down outside the car he might not force you to get back in.

AUTHOR: KOBUS LABUSCHAGNE.

www.autogate.co.za is experienced in driveway robbery tactics and have helped a lot of victims by adding security features such as CCTV.s installation, panic alarm buttons, burglar alarm systems, gate automation and many more.