Secrets To Avoid Getting Mugged: A Veteran Thief Reveals All | TODAY

TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen goes behind bars to interview David Solano, who’s serving 25 years to life for robbery and estimates he’s mugged more than 100 people. Now Solano reveals how to avoid becoming a victim of people like him.
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Secrets To Avoid Getting Mugged: A Veteran Thief Reveals All | TODAY

[@goodfellabeats]

I try to walk around with my hood on and hands in my pocket. Who's going to rob someone who looks like they are planning on robbing someone?

[@goodfellabeats]

@Evilpimp Sounds very effective.

[@GodBlezzAmerica]

I played Waka flocka song Bricksquad& got g checked in the stop light

[@twentyfivetolife7976]

Evilpimp you might bring the wrong energy by doing that just saying

[@-Rayhan]

LOL! 👍🏼

[@AMcDub0708]

Truth!!!

[@darylsmith9318]

I had a guy ask me to stop once while I was in a sketchy area. Was pretty sure I was going to get mugged. I started twitching/spitting/talking to myself and acting insane and the guy just turned around lol

[@noecazares2144]

Haha

[@derp8184]

i think the area was sketchy because of you

[@brownhippy]

this aint funnh this is great advice. lots of normal people act mentally insane in the hood so to fit in with the crack heads and blend in the environment so that they are not a target

[@user-pn9un3dc8y]

This is low key level 100 comedy

[@jennifervieira99]

Baz Trading ~ lol good one!

[@jaridkeen123]

I hope no one robs me. I wouldnt want to lose my pocket lint

[@AlexandraDebbrosse]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@profannaty]

lmfaoooooo

[@Jyeah89]

lmao thanks for the laugh

[@zaidagrace2263]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Steph-lc7hy]

💀💀💀💀

[@jf4313]

I was being followed by muggers once ...I could tell they had targeted me and were following me waiting for the right opportunity. I started to ask people for money basically start begging for change even though I had plenty of money. When the would be attackers saw me begging for money they stopped following me.

[@Antonio-ck2hp]

Thats pretty smart

[@MusicFanOnline]

That's a great idea.

[@LittleMissSunshine721]

Very smart! Wow!

[@Msdufr]

Smart but also don’t a number of beggars have money on them from people who gave them change?

[@jf4313]

@@Msdufr I was a tourist in strange place I tried something and it just so happened to work. It might not always work but it’s worth trying if you feel like you are being targeted

[@srzyl894]

My dude looks like a GTA character

[@tr-x-sh8248]

Josue Heath 😂🤣

[@rippawallet]

LMAO

[@rippawallet]

This is the most underrated comment I’ve seen. He actually does

[@12171010011010]

tbf GTA is good with faces. Almost anyone can look like a GTA character.

[@rippawallet]

12171010011010 is that your dad? Keep telling yourself that bro 😂

[@Onlybadtakes2589]

wow really?? thats it for the "advice"?? This guy is a master thief, even behind bars he stole my time.

[@znismo1]

dan mcfandom best comment on here! 🤣😂

[@maryann9956]

dan mcfandom 😂😂😂😂You were a volunteer you gave him time

[@leokrupp4442]

You've been hit by, you've been stuck by a smooth criminal.

[@lcedawg]

rofl

[@ll-nm4fw]

lmao

[@VirgilZandig]

Not proud to admit it, but the one time I was punched multiple times during an attempted robbery, I just screamed like a girl. High-pitch, total emasculation type pitch, but he ran.

[@jupiterj6913]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Delia-ou1ju]

Lol...glad you r ok

[@sunrae7680]

Great job. No shame !!!

[@SarahR2D2]

😂😂😂

[@R281]

As long as it worked lol

[@denyagantenbein2992]

I have lived in the most dangerous cities and never been mugged because I am paranoid. People think paranoia is a bad quality, but it has saved me many, many, many times

[@LIBERTYANDFREEDOMFORALL384]

Same I live in Chicago and I'm paranoid I just avoided being mugged actually tonight

[@s__ne]

Same

[@JohnSmith-ct5jd]

Right. We are only paranoid because the whole world is against us. LOL.

[@COO415]

@denyagant...2992. Yup!. "Only the paranoid survive" - late Andy Grove, Silicon Valley titan & former Intel CEO 😊.

[@Kerrviii]

It’s intuition

[@Brooklyn_Powers]

You want to avoid being a victim: Situational Awareness.

[@rsvpevents6780]

Yes!

[@Tethloach1]

That would have saved my money on the train, also don't trust anyone.

[@kulaniwarner2424]

This only goes so far...

[@lisaroy9538]

Right. Put the f-ing phone away, walk with confidence, watch for alleys or dangerous situations, always have an escape route planned

[@TommyRibs]

Yup

[@kiranabayaratna749]

Always walk around pretending to be on the phone while speaking about guns in a deep russian accent

[@ventroid4473]

I love how oddly specific this is

[@manictiger]

No Roman, I don't want to go bowling!

[@brandonscott6606]

I swear if I was trying to rob someone and they said anything..even "I'd love to bake you a nice cake" in Russian, I'd probably give them MY wallet and run.

[@JG-id5vi]

manictiger Nikoo!!!

[@Vapor817]

nice way to get yourself on a watchlist

[@tracycampbell9300]

Intuition Intuition Intuition.......If it doesn't feel right it probably ain't. I grew up in Baltimore and that saved me more than anything. Observe everything in your immediate surroundings.....always.

[@Amber-db9cz]

I was in Baltimore a few years ago and a prostitute attempted to get in my car. I haven’t been back since and don’t plan on it.

[@tourmii]

one time i was leaving around 5am for work. i live in philly so parking is scarce lol i was walking to the corner to get to my car and i noticed someone walking across the street. he wasn't acting weird but i got a really uneasy feeling. i'm paranoid already so i have the habit of only unlocking my door and hopping in, immediately shutting the door, and then immediately locking it and thank god i do cause next thing i know he's at my door trying to get me to roll the window down and blocking me from pulling out since i was parallel parked. i know how easy it is to hear everything inside and out of my car so i knew he could hear me telling him to move and knew him acting like he couldn't hear me yelling was a lie so i just pulled out and he of course eventually moved after realizing i wasn't gonna stop for him. i would like to think he didn't have bad intentions but a grown man should never approach a woman when she's alone ESPECIALLY at hours like that and definitely shouldn't ask her to put herself in a vulnerable situation like rolling down the window for a stranger tf

[@dwaynesbadchemicals]

Been around the world. Never a problem. The only time I was mugged was in Baltimore.

[@christophermichaelfuller5448]

@@Amber-db9cz If it doesn't seem right, it probably ain't... How true! Some guy in Baltimore asked me if I wanted to bet on The Orioles. NO THANKS!!!

[@r.d.9399]

What feels right is shooting one of these dirtbags right on the face. Everyone should be armed at all times.

[@dsm2240]

As others have said, situational awareness is critical. One day I was about to park in an isolated area of a mall parking lot. I became suspicious of 2 guys sitting in their car and drove away. They sped away as I left. The next day there was a robbery in that lot. This experience bothers me over 20 years later.

[@yixnorb5971]

In Paris late at night in the Latin Quarter a person I did not know came up to me and attempted to start a conversation. He seemed unusually friendly to me. The first thing I thought of was that this was an attempt to take my attention away from my surroundings. But I had read about safety. I ignored him, turning around to see someone else coming up behind me. I left immediately. I don't care if this was rude. To this day I don't know if I escaped a possible bad situation or if the guy just wanted to talk. WAY too many red flags that night.

[@jameseverett9037]

You was smart.

[@DrakeSteve]

@@jameseverett9037 Were, not was.

[@mikehunt545]

That was just me.. and i'm just a friendly person. you should have gotten in the van

[@CejlSt]

It was good you walked away, in Europe people don't randomly talk to each other on the street. So if someone approached you they for sure wanted something.

[@moonpatrol9717]

He wanted to talk alright. He would have talked you into handing over your wallet while sticking a knife in your face.

[@rafibomb9526]

Plot twist he tellin us wrong info so he can rob us when we dont expect it

[@chroniclethality3864]

Rafi bomb lol

[@JoJo-lj6kk]

Yeah he's gonna rob us from jail

[@AndreastheMartyr]

Rafi bomb I was thinking the same thing

[@bigfkndave4988]

- HADOUKEN- for when he gets out ... he'll be an old man so needs every advantage.

[@BillyOnYouTube]

Lol I knew there was going to be a comment like this.

[@kittygrowl839]

This confirms I’m not paranoid walking with my mace in my hand. Lol

[@stacy.7955]

I saw this post online a while back: ”I gave my son $20 for cleaning my car. Then I robbed him on his way to his room. These kids gotta learn”

[@jarvissdot7700]

😅🤣😂 you silly

[@brandonbennett7337]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Blemished_Babe]

🤣

[@ktg5713]

Lol

[@TheGlo0m]

OK, I don't care what anyone says but that was some in-crowd humor! Loved this! 🤣

[@Jacno77]

i like to keep a fake wallet with a carefully placed moth inside it so when i pull it out and open it, a moth flies out of it like a cartoon

[@aarontheperson6867]

You are a genius!

[@HappyOne2017]

😂

[@TheSaneHatter]

Put a stinkbomb inside, instead.

[@765respect]

Nah, A roach would be better.

[@yorkshire3939]

I came to the comment thread for funny comments and this one over delivered.

[@SoFlyKipFloatBy]

Mugger: "Excuse me sir, can you tell me what time is it?" Me: "No problem. Let me check my Glock...... I meant my clock!"

[@Elyse__]

LMFAOOOO ACCURATE

[@kimberlyjennings618]

😂😂

[@mariaalano3077]

No problem, let check my Glock, it's locked and loaded

[@simplyincorrigible7708]

Great way to get ur glock taken

[@213kilacali]

It’s 9’ o glock sir.

[@pji1979]

Not long after I saw this video a few years ago, I was waiting for a friend alone near a NYC restaurant. There was a crowd by the restaurant, but I was off to the side. A shady guy came up to me and started to ask me for directions. I quickly walked away back to the crowd. Thanks, David.

[@ted.angell7609]

One of the best tips I've heard is to spend random moments watching people acting normally, just doing day-to-day things, to train your subconscious to pick up on the subtle clues people give off when they're up to something: getting a little too close when asking for the time, taking a furtive look around as they approach you, etc. Then keep your head out of your phone (or at least look up/around every few seconds) and pay attention to your surroundings.

[@proudmemberatchaddigangcha8962]

That's a great idea man I wish my father told me this earlier

[@komradson7357]

Well said!

[@Potatopatch]

What I learned: Don't be old

[@knownas2017]

Good idea! I'll do that for the rest of my life. wait...

[@thandie67]

A Potato lol lol lol hahahaha only now do I hear that.

[@FalconsWhiteSox]

A Potato black skin reduces your chances of getting robbed big time!

[@FalconsWhiteSox]

Penny Proud there is always exceptions to the rule. When you're white people assume you got more money and weaker.

[@lance3451]

a 45cal.makes me young

[@igot5onit423]

Nowadays if someone asked me for the time I would be suspicious because everybody has cell phones.. I haven't got asked the time in a good 10 years lol

[@sammosaurusrex]

There's a really common grift in NYC where someone asks you for your cell phone to make a call and.... Yeah I actually have no idea what they're plan is, but it seems like it's something other than a simple snatch and run, since it's always well-to-do looking panhandlers running it. I once had a more sophisticated actor loudly complaining about how he needed to make a call and then "ask me the time" to try and get me to take my cell phone out, but I had a watch so he couldn't even act like I was being rude.

[@sammosaurusrex]

Oh I actually just googled it and it's to try and subscribe you to a paid service they get commission from, then deleting the subscription text so you don't immediately realize you're being charged. Wow, neat little scam. They're always running it in these dense areas with cops nearby where a snatch and run just doesn't seem feasible/sustainable, bet it makes some people let their guards down a little.

[@bowtieguy85]

I do occasionally, but that's mostly because I think people want to check out my pocket watch.

[@draizwrm]

I know a woman with a smartphone and a android tablet, who asks "what time is it" several times a day, Just too lazy to pull it out and look at it, she can even be using it, and will ask for the time

[@shawbrothersgirl2740]

But if your cell phone battery died or if you left your phone in your car and you're in the store those are reasons to ask for the time cuz that happened to me

[@beatrixbrennan1545]

I haven't even thought about being mugged for so long. It's crazy to me how some mfers feel like they can do that to someone for their own ends. It makes me so angry.

[@beatlesrgear]

Carry a police telescoping baton with you. You can have it out and ready in 5 seconds and when it hits a mugger in the head, it hurts!

[@littleripper312]

@@beatlesrgear Carry an animal taser baton and say it's because you came across a large wild animal on your way home last week.

[@martymaloney1032]

All they would get from me is my inhaler, mask and credit cards that would be canceled before they could use them...and my Swiss Army knife, that would make me sad.

[@mariocean808]

My secret is to carry a decoy purse with a couple of dollars, makeup, and stuff to make it look legit. I keep my personal possesions in a belt bag under my coat.

[@fatimak6440]

What about in the summer?

[@mariocean808]

@@fatimak6440 I live in San Francisco 😆 hardly ever hot here.

[@fatimak6440]

@@mariocean808 oh. I thought that side was always pleasant and in 70s year round? I'm in Texas and always scared about muggings.

[@mariocean808]

@@fatimak6440 Southern California and inland is mostly nice warm weather. Here in the Bay Area, it is usually foggy. But even when it's sunny I'd keep my cash, CC, and ID in a small handheld purse. Don't carry around beautiful, expensive handbags!

[@FormerGovernmentHuman]

Maris Ocean In my experience with women, that handbag is typically worth FAR more than the contents inside, to include credit card and debit card value and maybe even the keys to the car.

[@AmandaSmith-77777]

I just look angry constantly and people leave me alone.

[@kriztinacriztina5499]

Right lol...it works

[@M1N1Girl007]

Yep, and I still am trained in self defense and c.c. Take classes if you haven't on self defense

[@lifeasbery3815]

Sir Uppercrust III lmfaoooo that’s a fact deadass

life asbery faxx me that 💯

[@J.J.Redick]

that’s smart, don’t give that fake white people smile / smirk

[@Ivanrrcdffgg]

How to avoid getting robbed: be the robber

[@raymondbishop2431]

Lol

[@greetings.haveaniceday.7162]

Tony Montana Keep a gun.

[@gmane6340]

We should all be LIVING LIKE LARRY until they rob you for your gun.

[@That_NJ_guy]

We should all be LIVING LIKE LARRY ar-15 all day

[@noassistance4318]

Tony Montana you just escalated one problem to another if you become the robber now you gotta figure out how to stop going to jail

[@javierg4829]

I’ve noticed that when I walk very fast like I’m depressed, angry and on a hurry(New Yorker style), everyone will avoid interacting with me. Feels like a superpower if you master it. Start by not acting like a tourist anymore even if you are new to the place. The benefits are great! No more: •ppl targeting you •ppl asking for money •ppl asking for directions •ppl asking for time •ppl wasting your time •etc

[@r5t6y7u8]

I've been doing this since I was a teenager. People say I "walk with a purpose" ie, I'm in a big hurry to get somewhere. I'm also five-foot-eleven, buy my clothes at WalMart, and don't wear jewelry. That helps too.

[@pirateclick1d169]

@@r5t6y7u8 cool n smart but... What does your height have to do wit that 😂😂

[@BabsW]

I do the same. That way, I can quickly tell if someone is following me.

[@Pops2]

A pretty girl walked up to me and started talking. I went brain dead. I married her. She mugged me for all I was worth.

[@supernova11711]

Ah yes...the long game mug lol

[@hwoarang2001]

Child support as well via paternity fraud

[@vanandanand5940]

@@hwoarang2001 lol

[@jjsingh04]

Disney would like to buy your story

[@robertcarmosino6563]

ShOULD of took the RED PILL !

[@ph11p3540]

I was mugged once while aged 14. The first clue I should have payed attention to was a group of young adults loitering. They are not waiting for a friend they are waiting for prey.

[@anthonydamato3491]

they can have my body if anything

[@Crmsn_-pg8uo]

You would be willing to be taped rather than losing some possessions?

[@Amanda-hn5mi]

I got mugged today I should’ve noticed all these red flags

[@iniubongnkanga9390]

I feel no one deserves to be in a relationship with a narcissist they are terrible people that feel entitled thank God for my friend who referred me to an hacker and i was able to hack my narcissist partner's phone and see all the proofs i needed for a divorce and even terrible things they had planned contact Mike to help he is a genius, you can text/call [phone] or reach him on WhatsApp [phone] and also write to Via Gmail (geniustracker701)

[@hoover9sb]

That's crazy man I'm 14 someone tried to mug me yesterday but I ran and got away, but there was no self defence I just got lucky I locked my gate in time

[@selinabina]

Hear that guys, scream like a girl. It could save your life.

[@spike4850]

Dustin J okay tough guy.

[@iniubongnkanga9390]

I feel no one deserves to be in a relationship with a narcissist they are terrible people that feel entitled thank God for my friend who referred me to an hacker and i was able to hack my narcissist partner's phone and see all the proofs i needed for a divorce and even terrible things they had planned contact Mike to help he is a genius, you can text/call [phone] or reach him on WhatsApp [phone] and also write to Via Gmail (geniustracker701)

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

@Andreas J No he wouldn't be picking his teeth. By the time he has grabbed you by the neck from behind, he has already beaten you with the element of surprise and already planned for the event you try to fight back. All you would have on your side is your tough guy attitude which would get you killed more likely.

[@GabrielCarvv]

@@iniubongnkanga9390 Scam

[@burnthecandleatbothendz]

It's true,everytime I see a snake I scream like a girl and run ! Saves my life everytime

[@marquesn77]

The reporter keeps saying “I’m going back to prison ..... back behind bars” like he was expecting people to laugh

[@jorgealvarez1690]

Don't be zoned out, distracted on your smart device. Don't wait until you see someone suspicious walking towards your car to lock your doors. If they here it, it's frustrating and or profiling. If you're being followed in a car don't go straight to your house.

[@seeleygirl6178]

Go to police station.

[@supernova11711]

My doors lock as soon as I put my car into drive. Have always loved that feature.

[@frankwal718]

All good replies. Generally muggers, like burglars, look for weak target, hate noise. They want to be in/out quickly. Become a fast screaming banshee. Like seelyygirl said - Police department or any open business with people milling about and ask owner for help.

[@frankwal718]

@@supernova11711 smart, seconds count maybe lock doors 1...2 immed. before drive. there are many boiling sit today. Good Luck.

[@Mandrake591]

When I was a cab driver, they told me to go to a well-lit place with lots of activity, like a busy gas station if a client was being aggressive and/or potentially violent. I didn't do that once, and I thought a crackhead was going to pull a gun on me. I'm lucky I survived to tell the tale.

[@Justin-uc8sc]

Plot twist: the reporter tested out these theories the very next Friday and walked home with an extra $355 in hand

[@nickjames6070]

LMAO 🤣😂

[@Cowellini]

Haha

[@gardhd4623]

Who tf gets paid only $355 a week ???!

[@xoallison12ox]

Plot twist: he stole the reporter's wallet during the interview.

[@7hilladelphia]

Justin lol, youre clever ... made me laugh

[@Mars-1995]

I got mugged when i was around 10 years old by some 16-18 year olds stealing my money and hitting me, luckily not in the face. After the second time i knew the trd time will come too so i told my parents who called the police and they followed me on the days i whould expect them to be at a specific location. They all got arrested with drugs, weapons and one even fought back. I laughed so hard omg, sweet victory laugh.

[@TheSweetie223]

4inksempire 😭😭

[@royal-tea3063]

I heard a 10-year-old and 14-year-old got mugged by some 12 and 13-year-olds in my area and it’s just sad that they resort to that.

[@theralphfamily2262]

Good for you. You were brave to tell your parents and glad they took it seriously.

[@wintertarzanjagrup2527]

Were the Black ?

[@Nadine4266]

Smart

[@jayneblondie2373]

I could see a guy waiting behind a wall (via a glass reflection) in the middle of an underground...I knew what he was about to do. I never stopped walking and as soon as he came into view I called out “Hi, how you doing? “ as if I knew him. He never moved, looked slightly puzzled but smiled back politely. He must have spent the rest of the day racking his brains about where he knew me from.

[@Natalia-lk7hw]

I'm always power walking and aware of my surroundings. I trust no one. My roommate, however, is slow and too friendly. I have to worry about her stupid self.😒

[@WoahhTeamJacob]

lmfao

[@MsSemki]

My sister is like your roommate. I feel in danger when I'm with her - she can totally bring criminals on us with her excessive friendliness.

[@willskywalk]

Those types of people are nerve wracking when you're they're friend/family and they live far away because you can't help them right away smh

[@aj4377]

Some people are too naive to understand how important security and personal space is

[@SaltySeaCaptain]

Ladies yall need to apply for your concealed carry and practice. You can get a small calibre pistol you can hide in a tiny purse. If this guy didnt want to get maced do you think he wanted to get shot?

[@davidb5205]

Sooo... don't stop when someone asks you for the time, carry mace in your hands at all times, don't stand in your own driveway, and be extra paranoid on Fridays. GREAT TIPS!

[@LittleMissSunshine721]

😂🤣😂 @ “extra paranoid”

[@frankwal718]

I get your comment, but it happens to all people. Dont let ur comment lead to complacency. You know it happens, keep your eyes peeled.

[@hkhan4533]

@@frankwal718 I got robbed today and I watched this vid a long time ago and forgot every tip and today I'm watching everything to make sure there is no next time.

[@MitchellBahamas]

@@hkhan4533 what happened?

[@hkhan4533]

@@MitchellBahamas What do you mean?

[@mattshields674]

Did anybody else watch this so you won't regret not watching it if you do get mugged

[@greatcesari]

No. I watched it so I can learn what problematic obstacles to avoid when I go mug someone.

[@nicknotyourproblem9506]

100th like!!

[@romygutierrez7873]

Matthew Shields I'm

[@venomf0]

Matthew Shields I watched it to laugh.

[@jamesschmidt3437]

100%

[@intuitivediane]

Many years ago I was in San Francisco with my bags of tourist Shopping. I saw this big guy coming towards me. I looked at him like I was this tough 55kg, 21 year old. He just backed off and then I realised a police car was at that very time driving up the street in line with me. Thanks to the police it saved me getting mugged. Right place. Right time

[@Scottie404]

I got off subway at City Hall in Philly - early evening - no one else got off the train except me & 4 young AA males. I let them walk down the long subway hall before I was going to go thru the stiles. I noticed a couple of them kept looking back before they turned & supposedly went up the stairs. I still waited about a minute and ... sure enough, one of them poked his head around the corner to see if I was coming. That's when I got on the next train. I count my blessings I waited a minute before exiting the stiles.

[@frloopr]

Just dont wear anything and people will leave you alone

[@MrAveragedancer]

Pepsi Puppy: That made me laugh out loud. Thanks for that.

[@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP]

but police won't for indicency

[@frloopr]

BayanTheOne police arent gonna be able to mug you either

[@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP]

not mug, but won't leave me alone arresting for public nudity

[@prime201]

except the cops

[@thyde9535]

I think after watching this a lot of guys are gonna get accidentally maced, while they just ask for directions or something. Haha

[@aarontheperson6867]

Yup

[@Roughneck8]

Well, a guy deserves a good macing if he's asking for directions. Real men find their own way.

[@Shintenzu]

We're guys. Since when do we ask for directions?

[@bubblebobble9654]

@@Roughneck8 In fact a real man can atone for asking directions by being maced, and yet somehow we keep reproducing.

[@djpcbaby]

@@Roughneck8 lol, right you should have some form of GPS anyway!

[@moreapropos]

This is all good advice and it works. Guy came up to me and asked the time, I screamed really loud and sprayed him with mace, and took off running. I was not mugged!! Thank you TODAY!

[@hollowed1]

I'm sitting here giggling just imagining some guy who genuinely wanted to know the time in a public place in broad daylight and getting sprayed with mace and his ears assaulted by a banshee cry

[@stevefowler2112]

Situational awareness and walking with a purpose goes a long way to marking you as not an easy target. It also helps to have some muscle mass and a flat stomach and look like an athlete, along with a serious look on your face (a U.S. Recon Marine vet and former Close Combat Instructor.

[@lucaneiri5405]

Lmfao someone with a gun won’t care at all how in shape you are 🤣🤣🤣

[@Mrfireface2]

This is a mixed bag of advice. Of course it helps to be athletic and serious, but I've been told many times here in Atlanta to keep my head down. I believe sometimes being too aware and timid looking can put a bigger target on your back.

[@stevefowler2112]

@@Mrfireface2 looking timid is never a good idea for sure. But I agree you don't want to look overly eager either, just stay aware and mind your own business and walk with a purpose.

[@mikedupont4295]

@@Mrfireface2 no, this is solid advice. I used to know a few of gang banger growing up in the hoods of NYC and they used to tell me they marked people by their lack of situational awareness and if they appeared soft. When I used to walk the streets late at night, I'd wear a Hoodie with my hood up, hands in my pockets, was carrying a blade at all times and walked like I was about to rob others. Not a single soul messed with me and I was a a buck 30 pounds soaking wet. BTW Steve, Semper Fi from one Marine to another! Some of the best combat advice from dealing with an extremely violent offender was offered to me by a Force Recon Marine. He explained that if you can counter attack leveraging speed, surprise and violence of action, you can stop a violent encounter pretty effectively. You force guys are pretty awesome!

[@rv6205]

im 6'3 ...355lbs ....how does a flat belly factor in ?...Also , does the clothing you are wearing matter ?...I would think jewlery and a nice watch , would not be a good idea . ..My wife and i go to jazz clubs in NYC , and im on super high alert at 2am walking back to the car ...." they " know how to hide in shadows ....also , what do you think about complying VS trying to throw the left hand KO punch ?

[@tomez1243]

Saw a guy get robbed in Dublin city yesterday (Ireland), right in front of me. The guy was in a bike, grabbed the guys phone from his ear and cycled down an alley as quick as he could. The man chased him and nearly caught him but he got away. I must admit, the guy did it so unbelievably quick that it would be nearly impossible for anyone to react. It made me realize how much more alert I need to be!

[@ScaryDeven]

Probably did the video for parole

[@IceyShae]

Lol

[@americafuckyea2789]

Sad but true. There’s always an incentive.

[@davidrogers4200]

So

[@blessed74God]

Yup! The snakes eyes shapeshifted web he said, who knows, I might save a life."

[@whydisputeonoz]

So ? It’s still good advice

[@WonderfulWorldofAwesomeness]

When someone tries to mug me I just laugh and say “that’s funny because I was going to mug YOU!” then we have a good laugh and walk our separate ways

[@maximusjack9653]

Sure...

[@daletydoodles3389]

🤣🤣😂😂😂❤

[@supercomputer0448]

Hahaha No seriously. *racks pistol* hand it over.

[@NOWtheband]

Well, The Wonderful World of Awesomeness, that is a wonderful and awesome world that you live in.

[@randysretired2020]

@@supercomputer0448 Always carry with a round in the chamber. You might not have time to rack it, Hollywood style.

[@stephen6279]

I used to live in a major city, and one night I was stupidly walking home in the dark through parkland, and up to that point the pathway was lit completely and other ppl had been around. Up ahead about 30 yards there was a dark spot and a big queenslander tree - the hollowed out ones with multiple limbs instead of a trunk... I stopped at the edge of the lighted path and got a horrible twisty turn feeling in my gut... so I gave that area a wide berth and walked up a street instead. As I was almost out of view of the tree, I saw something human sized moving inside it... trust your instinct/ intuition.

[@michaelsmith9308]

That was your SPIRIT not agreeing with the DEMON HUMAN waiting for you, think you owe him a THANKS:)

[@garnunce786]

i avoid getting robbed by wearing bomb materials under my sweat shirt

[@lightyagami3492]

Gar Nunce Lmaoooo

[@LordPrometheous]

It would help to walk around with a nozzle from a garden hose, spray painted black and red, so it looks like a dead man's switch. Then as you're shouting "Allahu Akbar" to your would be robber, he'll turn and run instead of shooting you out of fear.

[@josephc4229]

If you think you're being followed, then there is a good chance you are. Don't hope for the best, plan for the worst.

[@ruthc8407]

25 to life must have cooled Solano down a bit. Good for him that he's trying to help people now. Hope he goes straight when he gets out.

[@MetroJet2000]

I was thinking 25 to life for robbery sounds pretty steep just for that one charge. Either he’s a habitual offender, or he killed someone during a robbery, or both.

[@CamilaVanilla]

I have a decoy wallet with an expired license in it, some expired/useless cards (not credit cards though, but stuff like loyalty/program cards), coins, and a few bucks.

[@komradson7357]

I need to do this And a decoy phone...

[@jhors7777]

Thanks Camilia - clever idea!

[@jhors7777]

@@komradson7357 good idea thanks

[@komradson7357]

@@jhors7777 anytime☆ I'm doing this cause newer phones are worth so much money, where I'm moving, and phone theft is common 😬

[@komradson7357]

@@jhors7777 Definitely!!

[@andacarter9109]

What if a mugger tried to mug another mugger who ends up getting mugged?

[@captainquickscope8414]

They'd probably swap each other's stuff

[@andacarter9109]

You probably right

[@PolizeiPaul]

I'm sure this probably DOES happen, They likely have their own "turfs" like with gangs they rove about in looking for people and if one crosses into another that likely happens. I mean think about it, If this is the lowley way you have to make a living and someone is taking your keep for the day wouldn't you fight them too or try to?

[@wut4ngwon940]

Lol... This comment reminds me of spy vs spy from mad tv

[@maxamillion2140]

this was a news story a couple of weeks ago

[@rissyxo224]

I give this man credit for wanting to change and help people...plus he seems remorseful which is also good. Thanks for the tips!

[@vickieclark5931]

The best people to listen to about protecting yourself are the ones that were the offenders. No one can tell you better than they can cause they know what they look for and who is most vulnerable.

[@carnivalwrestler]

Just trying to look good for the parole board.

[@franzferdinand2240]

@@carnivalwrestler this was helpful nonetheless.

[@MsSemki]

No, he will never be remorseful. Don't be so naive.

[@itzxgohanx1036]

@@carnivalwrestler still good tips.... at least he did some good by telling tips if he was just doing that to look good shame on him but in reality you and i also everyone in this comment section are not in his head so to automatically assume something of some one is really sad.

[@singinintherain8565]

My blind male friend and I got off a bus once deep in conversation about the address we were trying to find. We didn’t notice a man followed us off the bus. It was a quiet side street and he reached right into my jacket pocket, grabbed my iPhone, and took off. We’re early 50s female and blind man using a cane. I believe they’ll prey on anybody😐

[@evan.5598]

I was followed by teenaged mugger once and I’ve been mugged once so my awareness is a lot better. I immediately went to a public place and sat there for 40 minutes till they decided it wasn’t worth waiting for me

[@sm8488]

Wonder what ranking this guy was in the thieves guild.

[@andrewkent650]

S M he probably didn't even burn the bee hives.

[@leon30517]

LMAOOOOOOOO

[@knownas2017]

To be fair, not many Thieves know how to shoot fire from their hands. I'm not even a thief build and I don't know how! I shoot fire from my mouth instead. *Kappa*

[@VHSJoeSlaney]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpiViKGJr5efb9E

[@beatlesrgear]

He had over 100 robberies. The Night Mother was probably happy with him.

[@Jason-nosaJ]

My mother Almost got mugged, but her baby stopped the attacker. Her Baby .380.

[@RaghunandanReddyC]

Jason H we would have happened if the mugger had his daddy with him?

[@Jason-nosaJ]

@Raghunandan Reddy C After the attempted mugging Ill tell his wife about my Winchester 1911 "the widow maker".

[@luckylarry1231]

MsWhoEverWhatEver most american mom ever

[@kdrop4890]

Guns Save Lives!!! ;-)

[@bridgetarmstrong2606]

MsWhoEverWhatEver how can U walk with a gun in your shoe? What kind of gun was that???

[@_insertcoolnamehere]

Mugger: Give me your money or ill take away your Life! Me: I have neither

[@dscpeasey1]

I grew in a working class tough community near and in Hull and got into scrapes and more all the time from a young age. The best advice is to have situational awareness and a calm confidence. A quiet non confrontational confidence helps a lot as muggers or those who look for victims (a kid out of place in a gangland area) can see and sense this. It helps if you know you can actually back your confidence up if needed. A classic recent example happened as I walked to my car in a car park. I had noticed a person walking behind me a little too close and I immediately sensed his focus was on me. I continued to walk towards my car whilst keeping aware of where this person was (watching shadows, half turning around pretending to scratch my arm). Any mugger that is not stupid will realize you are on to them and that alone may put them off; as a streetwise person is often not an easy victim. In my case I saw him getting closer out of the corner of my eye as I approached my car. I swiftly turned around looked him in the eye and asked him 'are you alright mate!!'. As I did this I was in a good position to fight and was showing no nerves at all. He walked by knowing that he was in for a fight that he did not want with a person who could probably handle themselves. The thing is for most people, basically be aware and plan a way out. If it feels odd it probably is. Oh and as is said in the video if you cannot fight and win then do not even consider violence.

[@axlrose76]

I shaved my head. Even gangs leave me alone lol

[@nathanharrington258]

"age doesn't really matter" "yeah, elderly people"

[@marcuscoster6529]

Age doesn't matter, he said anyone weak. Some old people are strong, you'd be going for a frail old man or lady, anyone really slender or short. It was just an example.

[@Tezcax]

But it obviously matter, very young or old people are always weak. Even strong old men are weaker than a strong young guy.

[@caidenmerritt1930]

"dosent *REALLY* matter

[@davidb5205]

As in, elderly people are more likely to be physically weak and easier to rob. But that doesn't mean that you get a pass if you're not elderly, you can get robbed too if you simply look weak. It's not difficult to understand.

[@aaaicila_]

When I come home at night, I don’t get out of my car until I am fully in my garage and the door has shut. I also switch gears to reverse as soon as I pull into my garage so that my rear view camera turns on and I’ll be able to see if anyone is trying to run up behind me while my garage door is closing. You can never be too safe.

[@Natalia-lk7hw]

There's no such thing as being too paranoid nowadays. Ignore this fool.

[@aaaicila_]

@@Natalia-lk7hw oh, I agree! There are some scary people in the world. Taking the extra precautions could save a life.

[@magicworld3242]

David deserves every second of the "25 to Life" he got.

[@rolysantos]

"The most effective weapon....mace" He hasn't been shot yet!

[@thegsmash]

rolysantos no he's trying to save his buddy's from getting shot

[@Bobbybeb]

rolysantos Don't be a thug if you can't take a slug.

[@Magus12000BC]

Guns don't deter anything. Want proof? Look back in the 1800's in the wild west days. Phrases like, "Give me your money and you won't get hurt." didn't exist. You'd just get shot in the back because they didn't want to chance you pulling on them.

[@Mark_Cook]

Magus12000BC Someone watched too many westerns.

[@RonBudLlamaDrama]

Magus12000BC And objectively, guns do deter. Would you try to rob an occupied gun store, police station or shooting range? Hmmm.

[@champchamp3075]

Always cover your ASP!

[@falconforgefantasy9496]

This is gold. Active Self Protection is key.

[@champchamp3075]

LOL YEP

[@freehhhh2086]

Champ Champ you mEAN AFTER PRISON SHOW

[@chromesneakers7481]

Free Hhhh no thats APS. to cover your ASP is active self protection #APSARMY

[@freehhhh2086]

SkyWalker aps ARMY

[@akallio9000]

Tell 'em "That's not a knife! THIS is a knife!"

[@nancycatania7763]

I always kept loose change and dollar bills in my pocket. Just throw it all on the ground. Run when the mugger stoops down to pick up the money. They usually only need money for their next fix.

[@jakemiller2845]

So this inmate has to wear a green uniform but is allowed to wear Timbs during this interview?

[@bl00dline360]

Jake M that's New York State it's cold in winter time

[@SpiderBite90x]

New York State of Mind.

[@jordanwilliams6820]

Jake M hahaha those arent timberlands haha!

[@erwinvaio]

Jake M DEADASS

[@hipsterdoofez8558]

He mugged the camara guy for his timbs.

[@shinwookim9884]

"I SORTA PREFER MEN"

[@fatboyRAY24]

Dumisani Tshabalala It is in prison.

[@GodsNode]

And thats why 0:07

[@jamaicaslim]

Shinwoo Kim prison changes you. 😂

[@jeremywhitfield4556]

That's what's been going down lol

[@AllYourBaseRBelong2Us]

Well, he is in prison.......

[@blitzblutz]

"Does age matter?" "Not really." "Elderly?" "Oh yeah!"

[@evanjohnrobasci7356]

If you're implying that he contradicted himself, he didn't, and I think you are misinterpreting what he said. He said that it didn't matter because he didn't discriminate; anyone who seemed weaker than him he would be willing to rob.

[@jordanw1649]

I’ve found that looking like an absolute psychopath regardless of the time of day is the best way to keep from getting mugged

[@PiranhaJaw22]

i should stop wearing my five rolexes on one wrist

[@-Rayhan]

@Pink and Black Girl LOL!

[@-Rayhan]

LOL!

[@katobrucelee08]

I'll just pull a John Candy "All I have is.......A CASIO!"

[@blackstartv2]

yeah but what if your doctor said you have to put on ice to fix your broken wrist

[@joaosoares3719]

I'm 28yo, 6ft 4in, 210 pounds and I'm a Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor. I thought fighting back while being mugged was a good idea. It wasn't. I was stabbed in the right tight and was very lucky to survive the attack (I was in the middle of nowhere and the guy missed my femoral artery by millimeters). Don't try to be a hero in a situation like that.

[@artyomarty391]

jiu jitsu is not exactly the best art for self defense on the street. I train in Judo and we sometimes cross train with Jiu Jitsu and I swear, some of these jiu jitsu guys, their first move is they drop on the floor on their backs and are like "attack me", looks hilarious.

[@Gilbertmk2]

Artyom Arty Gotta agree, I do jiu jistu and muay thai and if I had to choose I'd rather use muay thai. I don't wanna roll with a guy that had a knife, I'd rather use striking. A good kick can take the fight out of a person real quick although op is probably right, don't be dumb.

[@JuandelaCruz001]

As a semi-retired practitioner of different arts myself, I can be BRUTALLY HONEST to those whom I taught and to some other practitioners who are open enough to learn the TRUTH; martial arts and REAL self-defense are different! Don't confuse your hobby or sport with your life! REAL SELF DEFENSE has nothing to do with techniques/competition or awards/styles/athleticism or fitness/belt color or rank/school or lineage/masters or instructors/machismo or courage (WILL to survive is another matter). Real self defense is about adopting TACTICS and correct BEHAVIOR by the organ in between your ears in 3 stages; pre-actual-post conflict. I am very glad you survived and got wiser from this experience. Now you'll come out with a perspective to make you a better BJJ'ist overall.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

João Soares based on your name it happened in brazil

[@pedestrianrights1257]

@Mr. Soares, thank you for sharing your wisdom, may I ask you, please: HOW was the attacker able to approach you?? Did he just walk up to you as if he was going to ask for the time, or did he sneak up on you from behind??

[@vickicobb4871]

I was robbed years ago holding a clutch purse. That is like dangling a carrot off your wrist. I now carry pepper spray for my anxiety issues and safety. I never thought about being violated in my neighborhood entering my local grocery store. Thanks for the helpful tips in staying safe.

[@coachnickens6652]

I almost got mugged one time. I heard his voice realized we literally went to school together. I stayed there with him for 15-mins chopping it up. He's a family man now, a lot of these guys just run out of options, or at least they think they have. Best of luck to he interviewee.

[@schitaco]

I was carjacked at gunpoint right in front of my apartment, and live in a nice neighborhood that has a lot of muggings due to proximity to bad neighborhoods. A couple tips I've adopted that might help people: (1) keep your head on a swivel at all times, especially walking at night (2) be extra careful when it's raining because nobody is out on the streets (3) keep your house key in a separate pocket, hidden (4) make sure you have quick access to a device where you can track your phone (5) in residential neighborhoods, walk down the middle of the street at night (6) be extra careful when entering/exiting the car and the house/apartment area. your only goal is to make them go away as quickly as possible without shooting you.

[@boatsfa2015]

schitaco or....take jiu jitsu, learn how to shoot practically, carry a concealed gun, stop giving them all the power, rise to the top of the dominance hierarchy.

[@schitaco]

Most muggings are a surprise and you have no time to react. Good luck busting out some karate moves or pulling a concealed weapon on a three armed 16 year old kids from the hood pointing guns at your belly. I'll take awareness, careful planning, and survival above your fantasy dominance.

[@becca92193]

Rollo Larson if it is a life or death situation, you better make it an option. Especially if you have kids (and having kids is something only complete morons would do in a high crime environment).

[@Krytern]

EVERYONE has the option to move. It doesn't take a great deal of money. The biggest cost is moving your stuff to the new place.

[@Berlinwood27]

schitaco most importantly be aware of your surroundings.

[@rsvpevents6780]

I live in NYC. Everything he’s saying is common sense.

[@famousrixh]

RSVP Events rightt 🤣

[@littleripper312]

It's not for a lot of people who are sheltered.

[@nahnahson]

Gotta be careful mugging people in the south. Errbody packing.

[@RAJOHN-ke7mc]

Exactly. I've had grown men ask.me for the time at night. I immediately put my phone in my pocket and kept walking. I didn't even say no.

[@MzNoemi69]

I have only been on the subway once since the pandemic broke, and my husband was with me. But before, when I had a doctor's visit, I stood with my back against the wall. Ppl make the mistake of standing close to the edge of the platform, looking at their phones, unaware of their personal space. Someone can get mugged, and pushed into the tracks, or just get pushed in front of an oncoming train.

[@Engineer10211]

There you go.

[@chantalecherry]

Definitely true! A dude took my phone and run off😂😂I was like wtf just happened?? It wasn’t funny then but I’m glad I’m safe!

[@GaryMcKinnonUFO]

02:40 "In my experiences women scream, so i sorta preferred men"

[@lmfaoooo-a2911]

😂😂😂😂

[@jalenthomas1438]

broomsterm lmfaoo

[@notlair4200]

Gary McKinnon he forgot to say #nohomo

[@GaryMcKinnonUFO]

Broomsterm ROFL :)

[@internetvide0]

broomsterm :) :)

[@jacksonwilliams8971]

My roommate freshman year is from China and his English listening wasn't the best so I took him to Seattle and he went to a mini mart and someone asked him something he didn't understand so my roomie just gave him $20 out of confusion and came back saying he was mugged 😂

[@xbl4ck7]

Jackson Williams lmfaooooo

[@blancaw6280]

OMG what a fool!

[@robynw8223]

😂

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Thank you for your information sir. Some of that I never realized. Your input definitely opened my eyes. I appreciate your efforts. Don’t ever stop because as you said it may save a life! God bless you!

[@dieselscience]

"Does age matter?" "Nah" "Elderly?" "Yeah, elderly." We're not dealing with a brain trust here.

[@GamrGalore3K]

he'd go for elderly and young, if you're weak you're weak

[@evanjohnrobasci7356]

If you're implying that he contradicted himself, he didn't, and I think you are misinterpreting what he said. He said that it didn't matter because he didn't discriminate; anyone who seemed weaker than him he would be willing to rob. We're dealing with someone with experience, which is always where the most truth comes from.

[@dieselscience]

@@evanjohnrobasci7356 How many times have you been arrested?

[@GamrGalore3K]

@@dieselscience why ask someone that seriously

[@dieselscience]

@@GamrGalore3K Work with me, it's going somewhere.

[@oldverbaldiarrhea6187]

don’t flex in public people keep your Rolex at home

[@AI-qy2mz]

Meowcaster TCG whats the point of having a Rolex if you don’t wear it out

[@fjones1914]

Whenever I wear my IWC piece, I also have my Sig or Glock .40 cal in my IWB holster. I try not to look like an easy target and try to stay attentive to my environment.

[@rustyblade9400]

A rolex tells the same time as a Lightning McQueen watch, so

[@SL-vw7ix]

leicanoct Thieves know what a rolex looks like

[@rustyblade9400]

leicanoct nah, 2000 honda accord

[@cipur11]

how to not get muged by banksters and government???

[@mrqadaffi3638]

frantisek petrasek i love all the ethnic savages saying this in the comments

[@luipietro4871]

frantisek petrasek By using Bitcoin

[@dhananjayrele6330]

frantisek petrasek have to take history notes and tips for that from a famous german

[@neomcdoom]

Mr Qadaffi Aren't you Irish?

[@mrqadaffi3638]

Neo McDoom HAHA wtf? no im not irish. how on earth did you come to that conclusion based on nothing but Qadaffi? its an arabic name aswell?

[@rebekahlikesmusic2723]

I can definitely respect this man tryin to help others now. I hope God blesses him in there.

[@brandiguel7209]

"This is my way of repenting." That comment made an impact on me. Thank you for sharing.

[@Twisted86]

This is what a retired thief looks like....prison colors.

[@gmane6340]

Twisted86 A caught retired thief you mean.

[@markzomm1309]

Twisted86 and your point is??

[@ppvplug3940]

Rollo Larson not true it's rare when they somehow make it, but trust me there is lots of people who are incredibly sneaky

[@CursetheVandal]

Twisted86 lol you honestly think hes retired? XD hes serving 25 to life you high chance hes in a prison gang and 100% chance hes affiliated to criminals (hes in prison lol) probably still robbing inmates of commissary and other things

[@CursetheVandal]

Conor Mcgregor lol its not "rare" of thieves to make it XD go to a bad area literally most people have partook in a robbery or still do, i know 40 year olds who still rob people and havent done time

[@PianoRootsMusic]

"Women scream, so I prefer men"

[@rohanmiscrits]

pause

[@qdog568]

Women scream, men prefer biting a pillow

[@TrollBenable]

Tom Quinton xD

[@derp8184]

women scream, men just moan, *so i prefer men*

[@Cod4Wii]

That's what he said...

[@lust4lyfe101]

Absolutely disgusting ! I can’t believe how horrible some people are. I am happy I don’t look like I have money when I go out and not buy expensive things cause I am honestly scared that one day I will get mugged and fear for my life .

[@hkhan4533]

Got mugged today and am tramutized.

[@javierg4829]

Lol I can’t stop picturing Dewey(from Malcolm in the middle) screaming very loud 😂

[@gardensofthegods]

For the ladies you should always be really careful when you're about to get in your car make sure nobody's coming up around you or getting too close to you who might try to force you in your own car in an abduction . Also should you ever find yourself in that regrettable situation you're actually better off trying to fight the person there.. making a lot of noise ..attracting attention even at the risk of getting shot or stabbed.. The reason is and all the experts have said this, is that once they force you to drive to a more desolate place is where you're really going to have a problem with them.. if you're at least on the street or in a parking lot ..your chances are better .

[@donquijote3071]

Ladies please , always take your time to carefully look around for any suspicious person before entering your house or car or "public place with no security " . If a person is too close in distance and seems dangerous , just start screaming as loud as you can and don't open doors to house or car cause is better for the bad guy inside where no one hears you . Run to the street and carefully stop car traffic and scream some more ☺

[@rosej5029]

Also, ladies if they do get you in the car and they didn't lock the car door jump out the car first chance you get. It's worth the risk of bodily injury.

[@hummingbird2254]

I always would check my backseat before getting into my vehicle too.

[@michaellathrop3640]

Compliance doesn't guarantee safety

[@goroth01]

Neither does fighting

[@donquijote3071]

It all depends on the purpose of the bad guy . Is he thinking of just murdering someone or robbery ?.... If is robbery then you better of not resisting and handing over the goods .

[@fendermon]

Yup, A good rule of thumb is hand over stuff, but never.. ever.. go with a mugger anywhere. The only reason a mugger moves someone is to strengthen control over them. @@donquijote3071

[@michaelreynolds6543]

@@goroth01 true but id rather fight back than cave I consider myself an expert martial artist and i routinely practice awareness as its the first line of defence if it goes beyond that then other factors come into play I study wing chun (great for close quarters) and I have a plan A & plan B both involve my primary weapon DECEPTION i will engage in conversation asking questions (that do not rely on a simple yes or no answer) i will keep my distance forcing them to readjust all the time finally i will have a green light (depending on the situation and my years of experience) and then i take it to them i do not wait around to be hit my body language as far as the cctv is concerned will appear non threatening and compliant and generally depicting not wanting to fight with my distance in check he has to move in to reach me i then will intercept and overwhelm incapacitate then disengage and leave the scene all this you may think takes time but i train for this scenario so im used to that rading the comments here is very interesting and there are some good tips here but when you find yourself cornred and have no options left you need to have something you can use something easy to remember that will get you out of the situation i rely on aggressive short range ballistic techniques that do not require anyone to throw a punch first hit forst hit fast hit hard then leave !!

[@cjzanders5430]

What is guaranteed in life besides death? What a stupidly obvious comment.

[@marsbarsinthestars3226]

Listening to this i may have been potentially almost mugged a few times. Living in a city ive had a few encounters with weird dudes, one time i was out late at night coming home from a concert. I was waiting on the bus on a busy but dark street and this guy on the other side asked me what street we were on. I was nervous but told him, even though there was literally a street sign right there. He claimed he couldn't hear me then asked if he could come to the side of the street i was on, told him sure and he came, but luckily my bus also came right around that time and i was able to get away from him. Dont know what was going on but. Then another time i was waiting on the train, it was getting dark, but there were people around, noticed these two guys, thought one of them was cute, but they looked suspicious as well, so maybe i was glancing at them every so often. Well they walked up to me and asked for the time. I told them and then they walked away. Dont know what was going on there. And then this final time it was broad daylight, i was walking on a busy street, this weirdo in his car just slowed down next to me and gestured to me to come here, i rolled my eyes and kept walking and he just drove off. I've also had an experience where i was waiting on the bus and these two guys stopped at a stop light called out to me and asked me to follow them on Instagram, i played along but i did not follow them, or either unfollowed them right after, maybe this one was harmless. Again dont know if i was in danger in any of these situations, but they all happened in the same year so it was pretty freaky to me.

[@DWPersianExcursion]

I love the way David speaks..."absolutely "

[@noside8469]

Dont walk in a dark alleys Dont flash your gadgets Dont wear jewelries if you are walking home And mostly be aware of your environment and sorroundings

[@dwaynejones1555]

Edison yes yes yes & yes!!! You are very wise.

[@TheClinchMagazine]

And wear shoes and pants in which you can run and jump. Excess gadgets can be your own demise.

[@dwaynejones1555]

@@TheClinchMagazine Red totally agree

[@TheKonga88]

And don't put any candy in your ears.🍭🍭🍭🍬🍬🍫🍼🍼

[@TheClinchMagazine]

Kunta Kinte if you mean head phones and earphones by that, then that’s a huge advice. Having things which can be easily grabbed, can impede your defence/offence. Also, in general, you should walk on road with your ear completely covered. Riders and drivers don’t owe you your life/safety.

[@horrortackleharry]

Anyone asks you anything on the street, always keep walking two strides beyond them before half-turning to give them an answer. A couple of times when I've done this, the dude immediately acted frustrated and annoyed that I 'forced' him to turn around into a weaker stance and broke his concentration for a second. He obviously wasn't interested in knowing the time.

[@rango9404]

DeShawn 'Dawg' BNBG When someone asks you a question immediately tackle them to the ground and pound their face in. Gotta be first to act man! In all seriousness your advice don't sound to bad except you kinda turn your back on them by continuing walking.

[@danielbrady4524]

Coby O people ask for cigarettes, a few dollars, change, etc, etc, etc....I get ur being funny but hey be somewhat realisitc.....

[@danielbrady4524]

Old Iron I'd probably throw the person some change....jus sayin

[@dianee4038]

Thank you reporter, and thank you (ex-robber) for now helping people.

[@Pathrissia]

I like the honesty of this guy. Appreciate the tips