Edenvale Police and businesses find solutions for business robberies
“All shop owners should commit to comply and report genuine incidents to SAPS immediately and consider joining the CPF.”
Edenvale police met with shop owners from the CBD and other areas to find solutions to curb business robberies.
The meeting was held at the Greenstone Shopping Centre on August 23.
Points of the discussion included:
• Closing time of businesses. Ekurhuleni District Communications officer Nelda Sekgobela said when businesses remain open late it leaves them vulnerable to criminals.
• Pressing the panic button on time.
• Not reporting incidents timeously to police.• Non-vigilant security guards.
• Staff sleeping on business premises.
• Language barriers as several stores are owned by foreign nationals.
Edenvale SAPS precinct reported there has been a decrease in business robberies and thefts from shops.
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“The owners also agreed that they will comply and close their shops at 21:00 and form a business-against-crime group,” said Sekgobela.
“All shop owners should commit to comply and report genuine incidents to SAPS immediately and consider joining the CPF.”
Edenvale Saps operations will resume with the relevant stakeholders such as home affairs, health department, SARS and EMPD By-Laws Unit.
Sekgobela said shops found in contravention of by-laws related to businesses will immediately be closed.
They will be prohibited from operating until the necessary certificates or licences are acquired.
