 | Reported by: Kevin Holmes Email: kholmes@myeyewitnessnews.com Last Update: 1/26 10:36 pm |
MEMPHIS, TN - The city of Memphis is averaging more than carjacking a day in 2009. On January 26th, 33 carjackings reported to police.
If you think it can't happen to you, just ask Decorian Collins. Collins was the 29th person carjacked in Memphis this year. He was carjacked in his own front yard. "My window comes down and I see a gun, so I turn around, run back in and call the police. After he pulled the gun out, he pulled out the driveway as fast as he could." Collins wasn't hurt, and his car was found a few hours later. The bad news - he's out $150 because his car was taken to the Memphis City Impound Lot, but his actions while being carjacked could've possibly saved his life. Collins gave up his keys without a struggle and called police immediately. "If you're not able to protect yourself...he has a gun and you don't. Just give him your stuff, that's all you can do, you can't fight or that's your life."
While you can't always prevent a carjacking, there are things you can do to make yourself less of a target. It may sound like common sense, but make sure your doors are always locked. That way the crooks can't get inside your car if you're caught at a red light or caught in your driveway. Memphis Police say you should aways remain alert and above all, trust your instinct.
Still shaken by his experience, Collins says it could've been much worse. "I'm thankful I got my car back. They found my car and no one got hurt." If you are carjacked, or if your car is just stolen, Memphis Police say you should be able to report the make, model and license plate number of your car. That way police can put out a broadcast to recover your vehicle.
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