The linked article related to a Police appeal for public assistance in regard to a number of armed robberies at service stations and convenience stores.
http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/latest_releases?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LmViaXoucG9saWNlLm5zdy5nb3YuYXUlMkZtZWRpYSUyRjIzNTE5Lmh0bWwmYWxsPTE%3D
These sort of crimes usually occur late at night or in the early hours of the morning. There are thing you can do to avoid becoming a secondary victim.
If you see what you think is a robbery happening, DO NOT get involved, leave the area as quickly as possible and call Police. They to remember as much about the offenders as possible, write down as many details as you can recall.
* When using service stations especially late at night always take a few seconds to look inside the store before you switch off your engine.
* If you see any thing that is suspicious, drive on and contact Police.
* If you see a vehicle with the engine running and suspicious looking people inside, drive off.
* Whilst filling up, remain aware, look around, if you see something suspicious stop what you are doing, get in your car and leave. You can return later and pay for any petrol you may have taken.
* When you go to pay, lock your car.
* When you enter the shop, look around, especially look for people that seem to be hanging around looking suspicious or nervous.
General advice: Always fill your car up when it gets down to around 1/4 full, that way you won't get caught breaking down or having to fill up late at night.
The same suggestion apply when using convenience stores or fast food outlets late at night, always be aware of who is in the store and if anything suspicious is occurring. Listen to that inner voice, it may be right.
If you are using supermarkets with large car parks at night especially if the car park is poorly lit:
* Park as close to the front door as you can.
* Have a look around before you switch off the engine, if there is anyone or anything suspicious in the area leave.
* As you enter the store scan along the registers, if there is a problem that is one of the likely places it will occur.
* Scan the people in the shop, if they appear nervous or are acting strangely that may be a clue that something is happening.
* When you have finished paying for your purchase, place you change or credit cards in your wallet or bag before leaving the store. Do not walking out into the car park distracted by counting change or putting things in wallets or bags.
* When returning to your car, scan the area, if you see something suspicious return to the store and report it to the manager or staff.
* As soon as you get back into your car, lock the door.
General advice:
* Ensure that before getting into your car or placing bags into the boot look inside, make sure no one is hiding inside your car. Women have been attacked by men who have broken into their car and hidden in the back until they returned
* Before opening the boot, press down to ensure it is locked and that no one has gained entry into the boot. This has happened in the past and people have been attacked as they open the boot.
* Program you remote control so that on the first press it only open the driver's door.
* As you open the front door stand near the rear door, that way you will have a clear view of the back of the car as the interior light comes on.
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