With the recent number of robberies involving weapons reported, police are urging motorists to be vigilant at the corner of Golden Drive and Snake Road, Morehill.
The recent incident occurred on the corner on January 23 at around 5.30pm.
Benoni SAPS spokesperson Capt Nomsa Sekele said the complainant alleges that he stopped at the robot and two men armed with knives came towards him.
“One of the men demanded cellphones and money from his and his passengers,” said Sekele.
A case of robbery with a weapon was opened at the Benoni SAPS.
Another incident occurred on January 22 where the complainant was robbed of his cellphone and laptop.
Police shared the following tips that could save motorists from becoming victims:
• Make sure that all the doors and windows are properly locked.
• Valuable items like a laptop and camera should be put in the boot of your car.
• Be aware of people coming to you and informing you that you have a flat tyre, the intention can be to steal items that they see inside the car.
• Do not open your windows for hawkers along the road and at robots.
• Keep the doors locked and windows closed at all times.
• Do not use a cellular phone unless you have a hands-free kit.
• Lock your valuables in the boot before departure.
• Be on the lookout for signs of smash-and-grab hotspots: evidence of broken glass on the side of the road could be a sign of smash-and-grabs having occurred there.
• Check blind spots when alone at an intersection: attacks from blind spots have become predominantly used in hijackings as motorists often only refer to their mirrors for visibility but don’t check their blind spots.
• In the event of a smash-and-grab, remain calm and let the thieves take the valuables as they may be armed, and go to a safe area and call 10111.
• Report the crime immediately: it is important to report the crime to the police as quickly as possible as this may help in identifying the culprit/s should they return to the scene of the crime.
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