Dingswayo
JF-Expert Member
- May 26, 2009
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Dear All,
Please be informed that armed thieves have recently come up with a more efficient method of disarming people in the CBD. They extend their arm for a handshake after asking for directions, making it seem as though they are thanking their victim but they have a needle, dipped in some sort of sedative, under their sleeve that makes one feel drowsy.
When their victim falls asleep, which seems to appear to the general public as one who has fainted, they go ahead and move their victim to a convenient location posing as Good Samaritans, only to rob them!
Other than the loss of personal effects, there is also the risk of Contracting HIV/Aids or hepatitis since the needles in use are highly unlikely to be sterile as they could have been used on other victims.
On Saturday at around 5.00pm someone witnessed a man in recovery mode along a lane off Mfangano Street, after he had been robbed of his belongings in the same way.
Safety tips
HR Communications
Please be informed that armed thieves have recently come up with a more efficient method of disarming people in the CBD. They extend their arm for a handshake after asking for directions, making it seem as though they are thanking their victim but they have a needle, dipped in some sort of sedative, under their sleeve that makes one feel drowsy.
When their victim falls asleep, which seems to appear to the general public as one who has fainted, they go ahead and move their victim to a convenient location posing as Good Samaritans, only to rob them!
Other than the loss of personal effects, there is also the risk of Contracting HIV/Aids or hepatitis since the needles in use are highly unlikely to be sterile as they could have been used on other victims.
On Saturday at around 5.00pm someone witnessed a man in recovery mode along a lane off Mfangano Street, after he had been robbed of his belongings in the same way.
Safety tips
- Do not roll down your car windows when approached by a stranger.
- Do not be quick to extend your arm to strangers.
- Be aware of people who approach you asking for directions or time of day: keep a polite but safe distance.
- Be wary of anyone asking to use your cell phone to make an emergency call when there seems not to be an emergency at hand.
- Be observant. Avoid dark areas; dark allays shortcuts and suspicious persons.
- If you feel that someone is following you, go to the nearest occupied residence or building and ask for assistance.
- If you are confronted with such dangerous situations cry out for assistance. (Remember this is different from Carjacking or hostage taking that requires your corporation)
HR Communications