KwaThema – KwaThema police are warning parents about child neglect, saying those found guilty will be prosecuted and jailed.
The warning comes after a case of house break-in was reported where an 11-year-old child was a victim.
This is after the mother left the child alone in the house to report for night shift duties in Springs.
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KwaThema police spokesperson Const Media Kgoza explains that in the early hours of the morning the criminals stormed the house.
“They threatened and wrapped the child in blankets and was forced him to remain in the bedroom while they raided the house.
“The items stolen included a home theatre system, plasma TV, kitchen appliances and cellphones,” she says.
Khoza explains that in this case the child was fortunate to remain unharmed, but the worst could have happened.
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She urged parents to find alternative care for their children in cases where they are unavailable.
“We are warning that such incidents will not be tolerated and parents will be prosecuted for exposing children to possible danger,” she says.
Investigations are still underway and police are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10 111 or make use of the MySAPS app.
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