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24/7 SECURITY SERVICES

– KEEPING THE FWG

COMMUNITY SAFE!

SAFETY AT PETROL STATIONS

24/7 Security Services is concerned about the significant surge in incidents and crimes at petrol stations.

or many people, a petrol station is stations are no exception. Despite the this distracts you from being aware of your
a place where they can stop if they familiar and seemingly safe environment, surroundings. It also makes you a target
need to rest during a long trip or it’s essential to maintain constant vigilance, for cell phone snatchers.
Fgrab a quick bite to eat while filling especially after a long trip. • Do not get out of your vehicle, leaving
up their vehicle’s petrol tank. Petrol stations your keys in the ignition. The petrol caps
have given consumers a false sense of Staying safe at a petrol station: on most vehicles can be opened without
comfort and safety because they’re familiar • When you approach a petrol station, and the key, and motorists tend to relax and
places that everybody can identify with. something looks suspicious, rather drive leave the key in the ignition.
They are open 24/7 and you are always off. • Do not leave your doors unlocked when
guaranteed to find people there. However, • Doors and passenger windows must be you go inside a convenience store, no
it is important not to let your guard down closed at all times, and the boot must be matter how safe it may seem.
when visiting one. locked. Leaving passenger doors unlocked • Remember that even after you have left
is an invitation to steal goods lying loose the fuel station you should remain vigilant
There is a growing trend of petrol stations or to hijack a vehicle. as you could still be a target. Criminals
being used as hotspots for hijacking or • Ensure you are aware of your surroundings might still follow you home from the
robberies as criminals target cash, ATMs, at all times. petrol station and rob you.
customers’ vehicles, and cell phones. • Act in a way that you would if you know It is important for motorists to understand
you are being watched because you are that most petrol stations are not always
It’s crucial to remember that criminals often probably being watched. equipped to manage risk, and petrol
strike when you least expect it, and petrol • Do not use your cell phone while filling up; attendants are unarmed.

SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING

Please report all security-related matters immediately, without delay.

A delay in reporting = a delay in resolution.

On-site Control Contact details:
011 465 5466 or 066 261 7671

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