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24/06/2026

**🚨 Community Alert: Youth Intimidation & Road Rage Incident 🚨**24/05/2026

**Location**: Yamba, near the Police Station and surrounding streets ( yamba cinima liquor shops and restaurants area near to the roundabout)
**Suspect**: Male youth, estimated age 12-17 years, fully covered and wearing a black helmet (face obscured). Not wearing a visor or reflectors on his electric bike.
**Vehicle**: Electric bicycle

**What Happened**:
- **The Interaction**: Around 7:10 PM to 8:30 PM, a youth approached me in a friendly manner near the liquor shops by the roundabout, asking for money. After I refused, he became aggressive.
- **The Chase**: He aggressively pursued me on his electric bike, closely following as we neared the police station.
- **Road Rage & Harassment**: Throughout the chase, he continued to demand money, displaying hostile behavior.
- **Dangerous Maneuvers**: He recklessly overtook my vehicle from the left side multiple times.

**My Response**: I remained calm, refrained from engaging with him, and focused on keeping my family safe.

**Safety Tips**:
1. **Stay Aware**: Be cautious when approached by individuals you don’t know.
2. **Prioritize Your Safety**: If confronted, move to a safe location and report to authorities.
3. **Community Support**: Let’s keep each other informed and safe.

If you have experienced similar incidents, please share or contact local authorities. Together, we can maintain a safer community! 🛡️💙

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