Man ordered into backseat of his car during Sherwood hijacking
"I can't begin to imagine the fear that this man had during this horrific ordeal," says Damon Beard.
We all know how rife hijackings are in South Africa and this time it’s happened right here in Durban.
According to a survey by Crime Stats, it was found that of all the various forms of crime, almost 10% of victims were involved in a hijacking. Yikes, that's terrifying!
News24 reported that a 38-year-old man has become the latest victim of a car hijacking, caught on camera in the Sherwood area.
Read: Would-be Boksburg hijacking takes a different turn
It was reported that the victim was parked close to a school when three suspects forced him to get out of his car, pushed him into the backseat, and drove away. He was later found in the vicinity of Lamontville. The suspects and the car were nowhere to be found.
Watch the terrifying video below:
I have been hijacked before, so I can relate to the fear and panic that sets in during a situation like this.
In the unfortunate event that you find yourself in a hijacking, Netstar has shared a few things you need to remember:
- Don't be hostile or show attitude toward the hijackers. This would just irk them.
- Don't switch off your calm. Remain calm.
- Avoid eye contact - look down and hear what they have to say.
- Show them that you don't have any weapons on you.
- If you have passengers hiding in your car, let the hijackers know in a calm way so that they are not alarmed when they see them.
Have you ever been hijacked before? Do you have any hijacking safety tips to share with the rest of KZN? Share your comments below.
Also read: Would-be hijackers get away empty handed in Pretoria