Public should not endanger their lives trying to foil a crime

iphtodo0109... A demonstration by policemen on snatch theft during a crime awareness programme. Members of the public should assess the situation before lending their assistance to the victim.

CONTACTING the police is still the best option to foil a crime in progress, be it a snatch theft or a robbery.

Most people interviewed agreed that one should not recklessly put their lives in danger when coming across such acts and should alert the police immediately to save the victims.