10 recommendations to avoid being a victim of robberies and prevent attacks at Christmas time

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A couple was robbed on Wednesday of this week in Jipijapa. Antisocials took about 60,000 dollars, money that the injured parties intended to invest in construction.

However, before entering the premises where they would buy the materials, the couple was assaulted with firearms used by the antisocials. Even to intimidate the two people, the perpetrators fired a shot into the air, seconds before taking a case with money from the couple.

During December, a month in which commercial activity intensifies due to the Christmas and New Year festivities, the actions of antisocials also increase.

César Betancourt, chief (e), of the Jipijapa Police District, indicates that one of the services offered by the National Police is support at the time of the transfer of large sums of money, a contribution that has no cost and that is You can request by dialing 911.

A couple is robbed of $60,000 when they were going to buy construction materials in Jipijapa

The protection of citizens is necessary in months like December, in which there is greater commercial movement, motivated by the payment of the thirteenth salary, which increases the possibility of handling a little more money, says César Terán, an expert in citizen security and currently security coordinator of the Municipality of Portoviejo.

He says that there must be a greater predisposition of citizens to abide by recommendations at times when criminal organizations are activated to cause harm.

And he adds that in the case of the transfer of large amounts of money, often from the same environment as the injured person comes the information that a large amount of economic resources will be withdrawn in cash.

Terán mentions some options for citizens to reduce the impact of criminal organizations, especially in December, including:

– Prioritize payments with credit or debit cards instead of paying with cash.

– If you want to use cash for payments or take it home, ask for help so that you receive police protection, this is obtained after calling 911.

– Make economic banking transactions online to transfer money to other accounts.

– Keep confidential the information on the day and time of withdrawal of large sums of money from bank agencies.

– Avoid posting on social networks that you will be buying sumptuous goods such as cars or that you are going to buy household appliances, or that you are having a big party.

– Avoid crowds, because they are those places where snatchers take advantage to take belongings, bags and could even snatch money from pockets.

Antisocials rob a gas station and struggle at ATMs in Jipijapa

– If you go somewhere distant from your home, leave your home well secured, park your vehicles in authorized parking lots or on public roads with the assistance of authorized security guards.

– Do not have your cell phone constantly in your hands, thus preventing antisocials from abruptly snatching this technological equipment from you.

– If you observe a crime, attack against a person with a weapon, do not intervene, much less film the fact, what you should do is call 911 immediately.

– If you detect that a suspicious item or something is left near the door at your home, also call the Police immediately through ECU911. (YO)