Take extra precautions when making late-night ATM withdrawals- RVIPF
According to a press release from the RVIPF, this latest robbery occurred around 2:00 AM on Friday, February 28, 2025, and bears striking similarities to a previous robbery at the same location on January 11, 2025.
“In both cases, victims withdrew cash from the ATM and were soon after accosted by armed men, who forcibly took their money before fleeing the scene. These incidents highlight the risks of late-night ATM transactions and reinforce the need for increased situational awareness,” the police said in the release.
Increased security measures being implemented
In light of this, police have increased patrol presence in the area and are improving CCTV coverage, enhancing security and deterring criminal activity in the area.
Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) Kenrick Davis said, “Many street crimes occur when three variables meet: a motivated offender, a vulnerable victim, and the lack of capable guardianship. If citizens and police work together to disrupt any of these variables, crimes are unlikely to occur. Varying routines, like withdrawal times and locations, make it more difficult for persons to be targeted.”
DCI Davis also said as it relates to how to make individuals less inclined to commit crimes is a more complex matter because personal and socioeconomic factors are at play.
Recommendations for public safety
The public is also advised to take extra precautions when making cash withdrawals, especially during late-night hours.
To minimise risk, the RVIPF advises the public to:
- Avoid late-night withdrawals whenever possible.
- Vary transaction times and locations to prevent becoming a predictable target.
- Be aware of surroundings and look for any suspicious activity before using an ATM.
- Use well-lit ATMs in populated areas.
- Consider digital transactions as an alternative to cash withdrawals.
Police actively investigating robberies
The RVIPF also asked persons who may know the perpetrators or any suspicious activity in the area to confidentially contact them as they continue to actively investigate the robberies.
These reports can be made at the RVIPF’s non-emergency access number 311, the Intelligence Unit at 368-9339 or report anonymously through Crimestoppers at 800-8477 (TIPS) or overseas at (284) 800-8477 (TIPS),
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