When on the Street

• Be alert to your surroundings and the people around you, especially if you are alone or it is dark
• Do not respond to conversation from strangers on the street, continue walking
• If you carry a purse, carry it securely between your arm and your body
• Make eye contact with people when walking
• Stay in well-lit areas as much as possible
• Walk close to the curb. Avoid doorways, bushes and alleys where someone could hide
• Walk confidently and at a steady pace
• Whenever possible, travel with a friend
• Although a purse snatcher's intent is to steal the purse, your personal safety may depend on not clinging to it