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PHYSICAL PROTECTION Fix a door viewer, latch chain and surface latches on the main door Main doors should be of solid construction and fitted with a good quality mortise lock with dead bolting feature, i.e. a key is needed to lock and unlock the door Install iron grilles with good quality key operated locks for windows Lock up any ladders, tools and equipment to prevent intruders from using them to enter your house Trim overgrown tree branches, bushes and shrubs along the perimeter fencing regularly to prevent intruders from using them to enter or hide in your compound Install lamps with sensors to illuminate your compound and detect intruders SECURITY MEASURES Lock all doors and windows when leaving home attended, even for a short while Do not hide keys under the doormat, in flowerpots or on top of the electricity meter box outside the house Do not leave notes outside your house announcing your absence from home Change all locks when your house keys are lost or stolen Cancel all deliveries (e.g. newspaper) when you are away from home for a few days Leave the radio or light on at night to give an "at home" appearance Keep large sums of cash in banks and expensive jewellery in a safe deposit box Ask your immediate neighbours to keep an eye on your house while you are away
ROBBERY IN HOMES Keep the grilles, gates or wooden doors locked at all times Never open the door to strangers Identify visitors through the door viewer and keep the chain latch of the door fastened when talking to visitors Inform your family members in advance if you are sending someone unknown to your house ROBBERY IN PUBLIC PLACES Be wary of strangers following you or loitering at the lift landing Avoid taking the lift with any suspicious stranger. Arrange for someone to escort you when returning home late When inside the lift, always stay close to the lift control panel. This would enable you to control the lift in case a stranger rushes in just as the door is closing Avoid wearing expensive jewellery or carrying large sums of cash Plan your route and avoid dark and deserted areas. Use crowded and well lit areas Beware of suspicious persons loitering at lift areas, stairways, along corridors and isolated public areas Carry a shrill alarm with you and use it to deter the culprit or to attract the attention of passers-by WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE ROBBED Remain calm, do not resist if the culprit is armed Note the description of the culprit, e.g. his appearance, complexion, clothing, mannerism, movements and other physical details. This will help the police to identify the robber later Take note of the culprit's direction and means of escape. If a vehicle is used, record the registration number, colour and make of the vehicle. Also note the direction where the vehicle was seen heading towards Call the police at 999 or your nearest Neighbourhood Police Post / Neighbourhood Police Centre immediately
WHERE THEY NORMALLY OCCUR Snatch thieves usually operate in the dark and deserted roads or lanes Snatch thieves normally use vehicles e.g. cars or motorcycles HOW THEY NORMALLY OCCUR Wearing expensive jewellery and displaying publicly Carrying handbag in a way that is easy for snatchers to snatch Rushing to board public transport e.g. bus or being in crowded places Leaving bags with cash inside at the shopping complex entrance while shopping Keeping your wallet in the back pocket which is unbuttoned WAYS TO AVOID SNATCH THIEVES Always bring minimum cash Hide cash from public view to discourage snatchers
Always hold or put your handbag in between your
armpit. Avoid walking alone at lonely places and near the lift landing Never expose jewellery that you are wearing While walking on the street, always go against the traffic flow so that you are able to see what is in front. Handbags must be placed between armpits or held with your right hand Avoid wearing too much jewellery that can attract thieves Avoid putting handbag in a place that can easily be snatched, e.g. counter, trolley, etc Put a shrill alarm in your handbag
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