Have you ever been the victim of a purse snatcher
and had to watch as they ran away with your
personal belongings?
I had never been face to face with a purse snatcher
either, until Friday (June 18, 2010). Outside the
grocery store, this man came running up to me and
grabbed my purse. I held on to my purse strapes as
long as I could, until he jerked really hard and I fell
on the concrete, When a purse snatcher is deter-
mined to snatch your purse, they will get it no
matter what you try... I could not compete with a
250 pound man.
I hope you have never been there to encounter an
ordeal as that and I hope you never will.
That is a situation that should never happen, but
it does happen much too often. If it were to happen,
have someone report the incident for you. If they
are lucky enough to catch them, please go to court
when charges are filed. They will repeat purse
snatching until they go to jail and experience what
it is like to be locked up. Maybe they might stop.
This article is not all about me. I know you probably
have heard some of the following tips before. Some-
times we need to read them again.
Purse snatching is a crime of opportunity. Some-
times you can help eliminate that opportunity or
make it harder for them.
Every female carrying a purse is a potential target.
Senior citizens are especially susceptible to these
criminals since they may not be readily able to
defend themselves and pursue their assailants.
SOME TIPS THAT WIILL HELP-
I have always heard that most purse snatchers are
juveniles under the age of 18, who are waiting for
the next opportunity. In my case he was a man,
21-25 years old and the driver of the get away car
was about the same age with no license plate on
their vehicle.
Frankly, your personal safety might depend on not
clinging to that purse, even though it seems a
normal way to protect the contents. Grabbing and
shoving that may take place can result in being
injured.
SHOP WITH A FRIEND, TRAVEL TOGETHER
The first precaution you can take is to go shopping
with a friend - man or woman. You're safer when in
the company of someone else. If you must be out at
night alone, stay in well-lighted areas. Walk close to
street lights, staying well away from dark corners,
alleys and building entrances.
When carrying a purse, women should have only 3
or 4 one dollar bills placed inside, credit cards,
currency, driver's license, and keys should be
carried in a coat or sweater pocket, or concealed
on your person to reduce the opportunity of large
losses.
If you carry a purse, don't wrap the strap around
your shoulder, neck or wrist. If your purse is
grabbed, a strong strap will not yield easily and
you may be injured. Some purse snatch victims
have been thrown down and have received con-
cussions and broken bones. Never carry anything
more valuable than you can afford to lose.
When you shop and carry a purse, place it in your
shopping bag. Never leave your purse on a store
counter or in a grocery shopping cart. When
shopping always select a cart that has the child
restraint belt and fasten your purse with that.
You should carry a police whistle and a small
flashlight on your key chain where they are
readily available. Make a habit to carry your
key chain in a pocket - NOT in your purse. And
you should never put your name and address
on your house keys or car keys. This is a simple
way of telling the thief who you are and where
you live.
CALL THE POLICE IMMEDIATELY-
Most victims are attacked from behind. They
don't get a good look at the attacker. If you
are attacked, call the police immediately. Try
to remember all details - help your police help
you.
In my case, unbeknownst to me, I not only had
an angel watching over me, but I had two, in the
form of a nice young couple who watched the
events from their car. They called the police
and preceded to follow them until they threw
my purse out beside the road. They only got
$13.00 dollars, and left everything else in my
purse. I feel so very luckly to have got every-
thing else returned.
I will always be so grateful for that young
couple that was responsible for me getting
my purse back. The Police Officers gave
them the credit.
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