Edenvale SAPS provided crime prevention tips to the community after nine residential burglaries occurred over seven days.
Sgt Jacob Mashile, Edenvale SAPS spokesperson, said the burglaries and six other crimes were reported between June 21 and 27.
Mashile said the crimes occurred across Edenvale. Almost half the incidents reported (seven) occurred in sector one.
Other crimes included business burglary, theft of motor vehicle and theft out of motor vehicles.
In response to the large number of residential burglaries reported, Mashile urged community members to be vigilant.
Tips Edenvale SAPS provided include:
• To close your curtains at night to prevent suspects from observing activity inside the house.
• To always keep your garage door closed.
• Report any suspicious movement that can be a threat to you or your neighbours.
• Install security gates and keep them locked.
• Keep the entrance to your property clear of large plants to prevent suspects from being able to hide.
• Do not leave your wheelie bins outside the property unnecessarily.
• To make arrangements with neighbours when you plan to go away for holidays to keep an eye on your house.
“We appeal to the community to help us make our area safe and secure,” said Mashile.
Report any suspicious movement on 08600 10111 or 011 553 8600 or contact your security provider.
Other emergency numbers community members can make use of include.
• Emergencies – 10111 or 112.
• Sector one and three SAPS Vehicle – 071 675 6841.
• Sector two and four SAPS Vehicle – 071 675 6844.
• EMPD – 011 999 5041 or 011 458 0911.
• Edenvale Police Station – 011 553 8600.
