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The New Orleans Police Department shares tips on avoiding being carjacked. This white Jaguar was carjacked in Uptown New Orleans in 2007.

(Ellis Lucia, NOLA.com | Times-Picayune archive)

These tips are shared by the NOPD's Crime Prevention Section monthly. To see more, check out their Facebook page.

From the NOPD: While there is no guaranteed way to avoid being carjacked, certain precautions can be taken to reduce or minimize the potential.

While Driving Your Vehicle

  • Plan your route

If Confronted While Stopped

  • Don't panic

Option to Consider

  • Have a plan ---- do something, just don't sit there

Getting Out of Your Vehicle

  • Park in a well-lighted area

If Confronted Getting Out of Your Vehicle

  • Avoid verbal/physical confrontations

Getting Into Your Vehicle

  • Park in a well-lighted area at night

If Confronted Getting Into Your Vehicle

  • Avoid any verbal/physical confrontations

Remember

  • Anyone can be a victim