City of Olivette
Police Department
How to Prevent a
Carjacking
- Keep doors locked and windows
shut.
- Don't stop to assist a disabled
motorist. Instead contact a service station or police.
- When stopped at a light, leave
enough room between you and the car in front that you could make an escape.
- Be suspicious of anyone
approaching the car with fliers, asking for change or directions. Be ready
to leave carefully, even if it means running a red light or stop sign.
- While driving, if
struck from behind or in any suspicious way, stay in your vehicle with the
doors locked and windows closed until the police arrive. Activate your
vehicle's emergency flashers.
- lf you're very suspicious, get
the other vehicle's license number and drive to the nearest police station
or a well-lighted area with lots of people.
- If you think you
are being followed, drive immediately to an area with lots of lights and
people. If possible, drive to the nearest law enforcement office.
- If possible, drive to the nearest law enforcement office or call 911 for
help
