Just a coincidence that this woman believed she was being followed, then notices she's got a flat tire, and then just out of nowhere the man shows up to "help her fix" the tyre ...?
Story:
New Jersey -- A 31-year-old Easton man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly kidnapped his ex-girlfriend and then tried to sexually assault her.
Authorities said the 26-year-old Hillsborough Township woman believed the man was following her Tuesday as she drove into Franklin Township and then noticed she had a flat tire.
The victim pulled into a motel and asked the manager to call 911 if he noticed anyone following her. She then drove away and pulled into a nearby service station.
Authorities said that's when the suspect pulled up and offered to fix the flat tire as the woman tried to make other arrangements to get home.
The suspect allegedly shoved her into his car and locked the doors before driving away with her. At some point he tried to sexually assault her. The woman escaped from the car at a red light and called 911, authorities said.
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Showing posts with label danger signs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label danger signs. Show all posts
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Red flags
Here is a great article about "red flags", or danger signs that I like to call them.
It's a great read by an (obviously) experienced police officer.
Even though the examples may be a little off from a civilian point of view, the underlying principle is spot on - always observe and think; use your radar!
Now this may sound tiresome, but I can assure you it is not. It is simply a matter of getting used to having your head and your body at the same place and time. It's nothing fancy at all.
Remember that good self-defense and self preservation begins with awareness. This is not the same as walking around being scared or being "prepared for the worst". Awareness is using your senses and your mind in a relaxed manner. It takes a little exercise, that's all.
Some of the things that may lower your awareness:
Drugs and alcohol, being tired, running late, using headphones or talking on a phone, being upset or angry, being occupied with past or future issues, being caught in tourist traps, travelling, shopping, watching or listening to something that intrigues you - and so on.
It's a great read by an (obviously) experienced police officer.
Even though the examples may be a little off from a civilian point of view, the underlying principle is spot on - always observe and think; use your radar!
Now this may sound tiresome, but I can assure you it is not. It is simply a matter of getting used to having your head and your body at the same place and time. It's nothing fancy at all.
Remember that good self-defense and self preservation begins with awareness. This is not the same as walking around being scared or being "prepared for the worst". Awareness is using your senses and your mind in a relaxed manner. It takes a little exercise, that's all.
Some of the things that may lower your awareness:
Drugs and alcohol, being tired, running late, using headphones or talking on a phone, being upset or angry, being occupied with past or future issues, being caught in tourist traps, travelling, shopping, watching or listening to something that intrigues you - and so on.
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Friendliness
A common way to have you lower your guard: (too much) friendliness.
Story:
Norway – An 18-year-old female was on her way to a friend in Trondheim. She had spent a night on town, had been arguing with somebody and was subsequently walking on her own.
As she was walking, she met an unknown male. The man noticed that she was upset; he asks her for her name and gives her his jacket when she says she’s cold.
The man also asks her where she’s going – suggesting to the young woman she might want to follow him home to his place.
The teenager says no. When she tries to leave, the man holds her back. The female breaks free and escapes. Running away, she believes she has lost the man. But after a while she can hear footsteps behind her.
Finding that she’s being followed by the same person, she presses a random doorbell to a nearby residence. She shouts and begs to be let in.
The assailant grabs her and pushes her against a wall while he attempts to sexually assault her. He holds a hand over her mouth and tells her to be quiet. The intended victim, however is screaming during the whole ordeal.
A young woman living close by has heard the commotion. When she arrives at the scene, the attacker takes off.
Source
Story:
Norway – An 18-year-old female was on her way to a friend in Trondheim. She had spent a night on town, had been arguing with somebody and was subsequently walking on her own.
As she was walking, she met an unknown male. The man noticed that she was upset; he asks her for her name and gives her his jacket when she says she’s cold.
The man also asks her where she’s going – suggesting to the young woman she might want to follow him home to his place.
The teenager says no. When she tries to leave, the man holds her back. The female breaks free and escapes. Running away, she believes she has lost the man. But after a while she can hear footsteps behind her.
Finding that she’s being followed by the same person, she presses a random doorbell to a nearby residence. She shouts and begs to be let in.
The assailant grabs her and pushes her against a wall while he attempts to sexually assault her. He holds a hand over her mouth and tells her to be quiet. The intended victim, however is screaming during the whole ordeal.
A young woman living close by has heard the commotion. When she arrives at the scene, the attacker takes off.
Source
Saturday, August 19, 2006
It was odd
Here's a great example of not trusting your instincts. Luckily the woman managed to get out of the dangerous situation unharmed.
Think about it: Why would someone park close to your car in a garage, when there are lots of vacant slots?
And asking for light, direction, a cigarette etc. is very often a part of what we call an "interview". The fact that the perpetrator "seemed pleasant", should also be considered a danger sign - it's a set up, for crying out loud!
Story:
A Maitland office worker's quick thinking helped her foil a kidnapping Wednesday morning even though she had been choked unconscious and dragged into her abductor's car.
"She's darn lucky to be alive," a Maitland police officer said.
The woman had parked in a multistory garage and was reading a newspaper about 7:20 a.m. when a young man asked her to light his cigarette, police said.
The woman, who did not want to be identified, told detectives she thought it was odd that the man had parked close to her car with so many other vacant spaces, but that he seemed pleasant.
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Think about it: Why would someone park close to your car in a garage, when there are lots of vacant slots?
And asking for light, direction, a cigarette etc. is very often a part of what we call an "interview". The fact that the perpetrator "seemed pleasant", should also be considered a danger sign - it's a set up, for crying out loud!
Story:
A Maitland office worker's quick thinking helped her foil a kidnapping Wednesday morning even though she had been choked unconscious and dragged into her abductor's car.
"She's darn lucky to be alive," a Maitland police officer said.
The woman had parked in a multistory garage and was reading a newspaper about 7:20 a.m. when a young man asked her to light his cigarette, police said.
The woman, who did not want to be identified, told detectives she thought it was odd that the man had parked close to her car with so many other vacant spaces, but that he seemed pleasant.
Source
Saturday, April 08, 2006
Crazy
Maybe adding up "martial arts fanatic" and "crazy" should have made a few alarm bells go off?
Story:
A Bronx woman was allegedly knifed by her rose-toting boyfriend. Jessica Guerrero says he tried to kill her because she rejected his marriage proposal - and he couldn't accept living without her.
Police said charges against Nieves are pending. A martial arts fanatic, he is expected to be arraigned next week.
"I knew he was crazy," said Guerrero's sister, Jennifer. "But I didn't think he was that crazy."
Source
Story:
A Bronx woman was allegedly knifed by her rose-toting boyfriend. Jessica Guerrero says he tried to kill her because she rejected his marriage proposal - and he couldn't accept living without her.
Police said charges against Nieves are pending. A martial arts fanatic, he is expected to be arraigned next week.
"I knew he was crazy," said Guerrero's sister, Jennifer. "But I didn't think he was that crazy."
Source
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