When motor vehicle theft is violent it is known as ‘car jacking’. The thief uses force and fear and sometimes they can use physical violence. On occasions the vehicle owner along with any other passengers are kidnapped during a carjacking, but if they are fortunate they will be dropped off somewhere unharmed. On the flip side in the worst circumstance the victim can be taken to another crime scene, which is usually more dangerous than the original jacking. Those not so lucky victims have suffered other situations like ransom, rape, assault, and even death.
The media has reported more car jacking crimes since the 1980s due to a rise in these violent attacks. In some instances, thieves have driven off in the stolen vehicle without even knowing
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In those situations the thief would rather they had the keys and the vehicle to be in good condition as not to raise suspicion before the secondary crime. These are considered to be the most dangerous carjackers because they are usually carrying guns and are not worried about who they harm.
Likely places for a Carjacking to happen
Entering and exiting a vehicle is when the driver is most vulnerable so this is the carjackers favourite opportunity. On average carjacking or attempts will happen close to the owners home, within five miles. Ideally the keys will be easily accessible and the car door open to rapidly flee the crime scene.
Carjackers favourite locations are car parks, fuel stations, car washes, corner shops, cash machines, hotels and valet parking. Having a motorway onramp nearby is a desirable escape factor due to the getaway options. A high risk position for the criminal which is also a favourite is a roadway junction with traffic lights. A jacker will exit another vehicle which an accomplice will be driving, open the unlocked drivers’ door, and force you to get out. This is the best way of carjacking
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• If you travel with family or friends then teach them these points so everyone is aware how to minimise the risks of carjacking
• If you are driving in urban areas especially if they are known to be high in crime, always drive with your car doors locked and windows fully up
• When you are static in traffic, leave enough room behind the vehicle in front so you can manoeuvre and escape if you have to
• If you are ‘bumped’ in traffic, be suspicious of what has happened and try to drive to a well populated area or even a local police station or fuel station if you know where one is
• If you have any issues like engine problems or a flat tyre, be aware of who offers to help you, accepting help is fine but be vigilant
• Your life is worth more than your vehicle so if you are carjacked then do not resist
• Hand over any possessions you have if demanded without resistance
• Do not agitate the carjacker by arguing, fighting or chasing the robber, they may do more damage to you than initially intended
• If you are forced to drive, consider crashing your vehicle near a busy area to attract maximum attention so bystanders can come to your aid and call the police
• If your vehicle is carjacked then call the police immediately to report the crime and
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