Tips for safe parking while holiday shopping

Credit: DaytonDailyNews

A carjacking recently at the Dayton Mall has left some shoppers a bit nervous as they venture out to do their holiday shopping.

News Center 7 talked with police in Miami Township and they said there are some things that shoppers can do especially at night to help avoid being a victim of a carjacking or an attack.

* Pause  and look around when you stop

* Get out of your vehicle and look around again

* Park close to the building, if possible

* Park close to a light pole or other illuminated fixtures

* Don’t be looking at your phone and look forward to what’s happening around you

It seems like common sense, but police say if you follow these simple gestures then you can help lower your risk of being a victim.

Police say if someone approaches you while in the parking lot, you should flee, scream and run. Then, call police right away.

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