Take precautions and be alert, women told

Safety first: The Damansara Utama police team doing a walkabout in 1Utama as an initiative to make shopping malls safer. They are discussing safety measures with the security guards. — AHMAD IZZRAFIQ ALIAS / The Star

PETALING JAYA: The public, especially women need to be constantly aware of their surroundings and take extra steps to ensure they do not become victims of street crime.

Federal CID director Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Bakri Zinin said women need to be alert and cautious when going out as they can be perceived as easy targets to criminals.

“Don’t give criminals any opportunity to commit crimes. When driving for example, don’t place handbags on the passenger seats,” he told The Star recently.

He also advised against wearing too much jewellery when going out.  Read more .........