Prior to attack

a stalking of the chosen victim often occurs,
like a cheetah stalking an antelope. This is a part of priming.
If necessary the victim will be followed in the hope that
he/she will heighten their vulnerability
mentally/environmentally by walking into a park, down a
quiet street/entry etc. If the victim is followed from a
shopping mall the attacker often waits for him/her to put the
shopping in the boot of the car or even strike as he/she
enters the car. It is at such times that even normally vigilant
people drop their guard, and even though it may only be for
a second, this is all the attacker needs.
When you have your hands full of shopping and are trying to
get the kids into the car you may not notice that you are
being followed. Often the attacker covers the whole of a car
park without being noticed. His attack is then so swift that
even other people in the car park do not notice what has
happened. When you are off-loading the shopping and
getting into the car, be very aware. As soon as you are in the
car, bang the locks on immediately.