It is a fact that South Africans share this beautiful country with those who have lost their way and who have separated themselves from God. They ignore the call of the Divine within that guides them to serve the greater good.
They kill, rape, hijack, abuse, intimidate and hate their fellow South Africans, their actions spring not from the heart of unity, but from fear and separation of their altered ego.
The most heart wrenching truth is, that this limiting perception that these individuals hold in their hearts, that they are separated from God and from others who share this beautiful country with them is what causes these individuals to harm and kill their fellow South Africans.
This small group of people in South Africa arrogantly believe they alone own this country, they alone have a right to be here. They also believe they can do anything they please, no matter what the cost or how much pain and suffering is imposed on other South Africans.
Many people in South Africa live in fear, anger and distress over these events that creates injustice and violence against humanity and fellow South Africans.
These individuals that commit these horrific injustices are ignorant. They do not know who they really are at all.
They have been taught to believe that they are separate from other South Africans and from God and that is how they see themselves and others because it’s been embedded in their mind-set!
These individuals look others and they perceive a body, life, lifestyle and personality that is distinctly different from theirs. Therefore, according to their ego, you are not like them. You are different. You are separate. You are not accepted by them as a human being, you are not deserving of living in this country, deserving of their respect, deserving of a safe environment.
Or that’s what their ego and thoughts tell them anyway!
As a result of being taught (or conditioned) to believe that those who are not the same as them, they live their life with hate, jealousy, and revenge against those who are not the same. They accuse others for their lack and suffering, in order to validate their own actions of hate, abuse and horrible injustices instead of taking personal responsibility for their own lives.
These individuals walk around with the idea in their head that everything should just be giving to them, handed to them of silver platter. If this is not done, they go out and take this with force from others!
The inherent idea that you can realize your wildest dreams without a passionate investment of mind, body, and soul is just crazy and it goes against the Universal Laws of God.
You can’t get more from your life by doing less.
When you slow down or do nothing at all to improve your own life in a healthy way, you cheat yourself out of the self-investment necessary to build a brilliant destiny, you just won’t ever find yourself where you want to be.
Success is a way of life! You do not become successful by cheating, stealing, abusing and killing others.
Furthermore cheating and stealing, harming or even killing another for what you want out of life will always result in catastrophic circumstances.
Maybe you don’t get caught, maybe you don’t go to jail for it, but God knows, and the Universe knows and it will always give you back what you give out! It is the law of cause and effect which states that whatever we put out in the universe is what comes back to us.
The farmer sow seeds of wheat, in time those seeds become wheat billowing in the field which is then harvested. The farmer does not sow seeds of wheat and wake-up one morning finding a whole field full of onions. You don’t plant an apple tree and expect to get peaches.
You harvest what you plant.
Cause refers to your actions, thoughts, words and deeds. Effect refers to the consequences of those actions.
You will always get back what you hand out to others, this is Universal Law. Universal Laws exist because the universe has a Creator/God who is logical and has imposed order on His universe. Even though one cannot see these Laws, or hear them, smell them or taste them, they are there. Whether you believe in them or not they are still at work in your life and the Universe, every minute, every hour, and every day.
They apply to everything and everyone – There are no exceptions!
There is nothing ever truly gained at the expense of another, believing this is only an illusion for we all are that “other”, and by protecting others, we protect ourselves.
Everything that exists seen and unseen are connected to each other, inseparable from each other to a field of divine oneness. This is called the Law of Divine Oneness. If everything is connected to everything else then we are also connected to each other.
We are all connected! We are all of one race! The Human Race! Created by God!
Know that these South Africans who commit such horrible and hostile acts against other South Africans are imprisoned in their own version of hell, yet the jailer is none other than themselves and only they have the key to unlock the cell.
They will suffer every day for the rest of their lives on earth as they live with the knowledge of their terrible deeds. It is only when God is awakened in their hearts that they need never suffer again.
South Africans understand this….we may disagree with the political and religious beliefs of another, we may disagree with the lifestyle beliefs of another but that does not mean that I can hate, judge, harm or even kill you because you have a different thought or perspective about things than I do.
God made the world and all things therein and he made the human race of one blood, all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth.
It is insane to believe that anyone who does not fit into our particular tribe or ethnic group is a potential enemy. We know that there is not a separate God for each of us, or even for each of our tribes.
We know that there is a universal divine intelligence that flows through all of us, and in that sacred space within us, we are all one and the same, human beings…………..
We know that we are spiritual beings trying to learn how to be human. We must remember that the best within each of us is love, kindness and compassion.
The sooner we become conscious of the fact that not only are we all connected to God, we as human beings therefore are all brothers and sisters with a divine nature! We will stop belittling, abusing and restricting each other’s great human potential, the better our lives will be transformed and eventually our nation, our country our world too with genuine and long lasting peace.
If these individuals who commit these horrible crimes, want to make their outside life better, the only way to accomplish this is to change what is happening on the inside. There is no other way. Something for nothing, don’t exist! Taking from another, killing, harming, abusing another will never give you what you desire. In fact, it will only give you more of what you don’t want…..lack, suffering and pain.
Unfortunately we cannot control others and we cannot force them to reconnect with the Creator.
So, how do we protect ourselves against these “evil” individuals especially as we get closer to Christmas and the holiday season in which their cruel and hateful crimes seem to escalate?
Except for prayer, we also have to be awake, aware and conscious of our surroundings and what is happening around us, EVERY DAY!
Today’s society has become extremely efficient at doing things with little to no awareness – we mostly run on auto pilot. Most people are only half aware of what they are doing and what is going on around them.
In South Africa, this could mean the difference between life and death.
Learn to continually bring yourself to the present.
You have to learn to become observant and watchful. Be observant of your surroundings at all times, especially when driving, dropping kids off at school, arriving at work and going home.
When you have little or no awareness of what is going on around you, you become vulnerable and an easy and potential victim to those who seek to harm humanity.
Belief me, these wicked and cruel individuals knows how unconscious we can be about our surroundings. While driving we sit on our cell phones talking business deals, sending e-mails, sending messages, if we aren’t doing this our mind is either preoccupied by thoughts of the past or the future. Our eyes are open but we are not truly awake, aware or present.
Most of us have a habit of being unconscious while driving and this makes us vulnerable to these, for a lack of a better description, “evil” individuals.
While there are no guarantees in preventing a hijacking from taking place, by being consciously aware of your surroundings may enable you to act with speed when you need to.
Please also, familiarise yourself with the Hijacking awareness guide below.
HIJACKING AWARENESS GUIDE
Introduction
This document was designed with the following in mind:
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To educate and assist the public in recognising what a suspicious vehicle and person may look like.
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To emphasise the seriousness of hijackings on the person reading this awareness guide.
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Hijacking is not only a problem associated only with industrial areas, but rather a problem associated with the availability of a certain of vehicle.
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In 90% of these cases the hijackers were armed, although only 1% of attacks involved a fatal shooting. This means that the better prepared a potential victim is, the greater probability of the person surviving the attack with limited physical injury.
How to Avoid a Hijack Situation
Take Precautions:
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Become familiar with your environment. Get to know does and does not belong in the vicinity of your home or workplace. Keep your eyes open for anything out of the ordinary.
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Lock all doors and close windows before driving off.
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Try to vary your route to work, the gym – all the places you travel to regularly.
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Hijackers are professionals too; they plan their attacks carefully.
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Ensure all your mirrors are adjusted to give you an optimal all-round view of your surroundings.
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Try to stop about 5m behind the car in front of you at a stop sign or traffic light – it makes for an easy getaway if trouble arises.
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False appeals for help.
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“Accidents” such as having you car rammed from behind.
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Someone trying to get help from a stationary car.
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Your electric gates being jammed
Know Your Environment:
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If approached by a stranger while in your car, drive off if possible and/or use your hooter to attract attention.
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Be constantly on the lookout for suspicious looking characters or vehicles and do not hesitate to report them to the Police.
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Always be on the alert for potential danger, and for possible escape routes and a safe refuge along the way.
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If your suspicions are aroused by any person or vehicle in a high-risk area, treat it as hostile and take appropriate action (i.e. ignore a red robot if it is safe to drive through; turn off and speed away from the perceived danger zone) and call for assistance where necessary.
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Always have your identity document and driver’s license on your person; and a pen and notepad ready to make necessary notes.
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If possible, avoid driving in the dark. Hijackers may stage a minor accident e.g. If your car is bumped from behind and you do not feel comfortable with the individual/s involved in the situation, drive to the nearest Police Station for help.
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Never open your vehicle window or door for any stranger. If a suspicious person is near your unoccupied car, do not approach the vehicle. Keep walking to the nearest public area and ask for assistance.
How to reduce the risk:
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While there are no guarantees in preventing a hijacking from taking place, by practising the following common sense techniques you can reduce the risk of it happening to you:
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When Entering Your Vehicle and While Driving:
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Have your key ready, but not visible.
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Inspect the outside and inside of the vehicle before unlocking.
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Know your destination and directions to it, and be alert should you get lost.
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Always drive with your windows closed or not more than 5cm open and doors locked.
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Make a mental note of any Police Stations in the vicinity while driving.
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When dropping a passenger off, make sure that they are safely in their own vehicles before departing.
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Avoid driving through high crime or unfamiliar areas.
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Avoid driving late at night or during the early hours of the morning when the roads are quiet.
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Drive in the centre lane away from pedestrians where possible.
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If possible, never drive alone.
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NEVER, EVER pick up hitchhikers.
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Never follow routine routes when driving; change on a regular basis.
When Parking Your Vehicle:
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Check rear-view mirror to ensure that you are not being followed.
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When returning home after dark, ensure that there is an outside light on, or have someone meet you at the door.
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When exiting your vehicle, be cautious and aware of surrounding obstructions and shrubbery that may be concealing a hijacker.
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Never sit in your parked car without being conscious of your surroundings. Sleeping in a stationery vehicle is particularly dangerous.
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When approaching your driveway, be on the lookout for suspicious vehicles/persons.
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Do not turn into your driveway until your gate or garage door are fully open and you are sure that nobody suspicious is lurking nearby. This way you can drive off and call for help if necessary.
What is a suspicious vehicle/person?
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A suspicious vehicle/person is one which acts in a manner which may seem to be unusual or strange Vehicle.
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You are driving from your home; a new vehicle follows you for thirty minutes staying in the same lane as you, taking the same turn-offs as you.
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If a vehicle has an old registration number e.g. HSG 090 T, the registration number is false, as all new cars should now have new Gauteng numbers plates.
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The most important point to remember while driving a motor vehicle is to be alert at all times. This is why the K53 driving method of driving is beneficial since it emphasises the regular use of rear view mirrors.
Persons
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A suspicious person can be any person that you feel acts in a strange manner. The problem with suspicious persons is that there are no distinguishing features. Hijackers come in any form or shape. Colour, race, sex or age and have no obvious distinguishing features.
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The best way to identify a suspicious person is to treat all unknown persons as being suspicious.
When am I most vulnerable?
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At traffic lights 7%
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At a stop sign or yield sign 6%
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At other intersections 1%
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In front of private residences 51%
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At business premises 5%
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At shops, post offices, telephone booths etc 3%
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At filling stations 1%
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Victims sitting in parked cars 10%
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Victims forced off road by decoys 4%
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Victims parking ie either starting cars or leaving/approaching parked cars 2%
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Victims stationary, with workers at the roadside eg repairing telephone cables 2%
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Whilst loading and offloading goods 2%
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By hitch-hikers 1%
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Whilst taxis are loading/offloading passengers 4%
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Unknown 1%
Who are these hijackers?
To date, the overwhelming proportion of all the hijackers have been men, and occasionally women, operating in groups of four or five, sometimes more. The hijackers tend to be very young, in their teens and early twenties, although some victims report the presence of a ‘team leader’ who seemed older.
Women are being used to lull potential victims into a false sense of security, since most of us feel less threatened in the presence of a woman as opposed to a man.
These people are sometimes well dressed, but not always. They may wear a jacket or jersey under which they may conceal weapons, mostly handguns and knives, but occasionally AK47 assault rifles.
The hijackers operate from motorcars, although they have been known to attack on foot. The cars they use vary, but are normally high performance vehicles, sometimes with tinted windows. Their driving habits are immediately suspicious. Before an attack they may cruise slowly around a particular area (often for days before the attack) without any apparent sense of purpose or specific direction. They may also simply sit in the car parked off the road or in a parking garage.
Immediately after an attack, their driving patterns change dramatically. They will speed off, driving perhaps nervously and recklessly, but often with an air of bravado as if enjoying or flaunting publicly their total disregard for the law and the innocent person they have just attacked. They might ignore red traffic lights, jump stop streets and weave in and out through traffic, especially on motorways. This renders them highly visible to the public and this is where private citizens can play a vital role in assisting these people’s arrest.
The police are urging citizens to make use of the 10111 telephone number if they find themselves in a hijack situation.
It is also open to anyone who sees a suspicious looking vehicle either following them or loitering around the neighbourhood.
Are there different types of hijacking?
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The “Freight” hijacking, in which a commercial vehicle is hijacked, is not only to secure the vehicle, but also its cargo, which can be of substantial value. Frequently, the cargo is of more interest to the hijacker than the truck.
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The “Transport” hijacking, in which the vehicle is taken for the express purpose of using as transport during other crimes such as drug trafficking, burglaries, bank robberies and gun running. The vehicles are probably later cannibalised for spare parts or simply dumped.
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The “Showmanship” hijacking, in which a gang operates out of egotistical bravado, acting on the “this is a cool thing to be doing” rationale. Peer group pressure is very high and individuals may be coerced into more dangerous and daredevil approaches, being labelled as a ‘sissy’ if they do not. Thus intimidation, violence and vandalism is associated with the crime.
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The “Operational” hijacking, in which a group formally work together in a more structured way. They usually have experience in car theft and have established contact within the motorcar underworld who will receive and pay cash for stolen vehicles or spare parts. They also often have information with regards to the international black market, e.g. The movement of stolen cars into South Africa’s neighbouring states.
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The “Syndicate” hijacking, which is the most organised of all and often has international connections. A network of hijacking groups is established with the overall co-ordinator syndicating out work so that he remains out of view in exactly the same way as the “drug barons” use pushers. This makes identifying and arresting the ultimate boss very difficult. Additionally, a syndicate is often backed by a lot of money, especially if there are international links and makes full use of any potential to bribe the authorities in order to protect their operations.
Which preventative measure can I take regarding my property?
Ensure that anyone leaving your property can get into their car, start it, lock the doors and be fully prepared to drive off before the gates are opened. Consciously think about this every time someone leaves your premises.
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If possible, ensure that anyone leaving you premises can do so without having to reverse into the road. Reversing forces one to concentrate on the driving and not what lies outside the gate. It also greatly reduces visibility.
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If your visitors have to park in the street, escort them out on foot and check that the road is clear for them. If you have dogs, take them with you, especially after dark.
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Ensure that your gate and driveway are well lit after dark. Replace fused light bulbs immediately.
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Ensure that the number of your house is clearly visible at all times, night or day.
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Install electrically operated gates – consider these now a necessity rather than a luxury.
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If you have electric gates and a buzzer system, ensure that visitors can reach the buzzer without having to get out of their cars.
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At the home, when someone rings the bell and you have established that the person can enter your property, do not leave them stationary waiting outside for longer than is absolutely necessary.
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Either do not leave you property or hesitate to drive away from it if you spot a suspicious looking person or car in your immediate vicinity
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Be particularly alert if you live in a cul de sac, given their single point of entry and exit. More and more residents are reverting to closing off cul de sacs and employing a guard at the entrance. However, when considering this, do not forget to liaise with the City Council.
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When driving, avoid wearing flashy jewellery, heavy gold chains, large dangling earrings, gold watches, or anything that can be easily seen from a distance by a casual passer-by.
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Never leave any important documents in your car, i.e. cheque books, bank statements, invoices, telephone accounts, credit cards, keys, remote controls or personal post, anything that may provide personal details, either while stationary or driving.
Vehicle tracking: the only solution to vehicle related crimes is to have tracking systems installed.
How should I respond in the event of a hijacking?
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No matter how outraged you may feel at the time, your prime objective must be to look after your personal safety and that of your passengers. The preservation of human life must take precedence over material assets.
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Do nothing that is going to alarm the hijackers. Never initiate any movement yourself. This may give the hijacker the impression that you are reaching for a gun or panic button. Remember – the hijackers will be as nervous, if not more so, than you. Do not motion with your hands. Rather tell the hijackers where they can find the items. Keep you hands clearly visible and as still as possible, ideally at chest level. Do not raise them above your head as the hijackers may interpret this as you trying to attract the attention of a third party.
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Answer any Questions truthfully especially with regard to firearms. If the hijacker finds out or suspects that you have lied to him, he is more likely to turn violent and unleash his frustrations on you physically.
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Even in your shocked and terrified state, try to listen to and understand exactly what the hijackers want from you.
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Try to concentrate on the possibility of identifying your attackers at a later stage. But remember – this does not mean staring at your attackers, making it obvious that you are looking for a means of identifying them. Stare openly at them and they will be less willing to release you, as they will think that you have incriminating evidence against them.
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If they kidnap you – co-operate with them fully. If you have a baby sleeping in the back seat which they may not have noticed, tell the attackers. Tell them that driving away with your child is only going to make things more difficult for them. Ask them if they can fetch your child. Do not move towards the car without their explicit directive. Tell them that a baby means them no harm and is no threat. Do the same if you have a pet in the car. Do not push the issue to the point where your life may be threatened at the expense of a pet.
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