![](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2015/03/police_636458927.jpg)
DURBAN Central SAPS is urging car owners to be aware of a new criminal trend police have noticed in Durban.
Captain Muzi Maphumulo from eThekwini Cluster Communications said the latest treand showed that criminals were targeting car batteries.
ALSO READ: Hijackings on the rise with scary new trend
“We have recorded a number of cases where batteries have been stolen from cars parked on the streets in Durban. The police are doing routine patrols to the areas of concern but the crime is scattered all over,” said Maphumulo.
The police have arrested some of the suspects linked to these cases, but motorists are urged to be vigilant.
Do you want to receive news alerts via WhatsApp? Send us a WhatsApp message (not an sms) with your name and surname to 060 532 5535.
You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have signed up for our news alerts you need to save the Berea Mail WhatsApp number as a contact to your phone, otherwise you will not receive our alerts