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CRIME PREVENTION TIPS

IF YOU BECOME A ROBBERY VICTIM

Should you find yourself the victim of a robbery, remember the tips outlined below.

Always remember to stay calm, listen and observe intently, do not resist and report the crime as soon as possilbe.


  • Don’t resist. Give up your property; don’t give up your life.

  • Do not volunteer any information or do anything other than what the robber asks. Listen carefully and pay attention to the robber's appearance and demeanor.

  • One of the most important things to do if you are being robbed is to do as you are told and try to observe:
    • If a vehicle is involved, try to get the make, color, and license plate;
    • Commit as much about the robber's appearance as you can to memory: sex, race, age, height, weight, hair color, scars, tattoos, and clothing.

  • Try to avoid sudden moves. The robber is just as nervous as you.

  • Call 911 or on-site SECURITY right away. The first minutes after a crime occurs are critical to law enforcement.

  • Describe exactly what occurred with as many details as possible. Give complete descriptions such as listed above (sex, race, age, height weight, hair color, scars, tattoos, and clothing, and if a vehicle was involved, the make, color, and license plate).

  • If you observe a crime in progress, STAY CALM AND CALL 911 OR on-site SECURITY. Your actions can help prevent others
    from being victims.