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Though progress has been made in fighting hijackings and vehicle theft, there has been an increase in theft from vehicles. Many of these are what can be defined as Smash and Grab.

We would like to discuss the crime of smash and grab in more detail and offer recommendations to motorists on preventing this sudden invasion of privacy and likely loss of possessions.

What is a smash and grab crime?

A smash-and-grab criminal turns a pleasant drive into a nightmare when criminals are pouncing on unsuspecting drivers.

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What is being targeted?

High value items that are easy to sell such as purses, handbags, wallets, laptop bags, briefcases and backpacks

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Where are drivers most at risk?

Even without warning signs, the cautious driver would be able to identify areas where he/she would be most at risk.

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Who is most vulnerable?

The victims are most often single drivers with belongings on the passenger seat.

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What are the methods criminals use?

Criminals will focus on those areas where they know traffic is often congested and where vehicles will remain stationary for a while.

Advice on preventing smash and grab attacks.

Even though it is not always possible to avoid the so-called “hotspots” where these criminals prey on unsuspecting motorists, it is possible to reduce the risk of becoming a smash-and-grab victim.

Safe Driving.

Read more about the measures you can take to ensure your safety from smash & grab attacks.

Road Safety and Protection.

Protective safety film is applied to vehicle windows to help prevent successful smash-and-grab incidents.

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