A local resident who lives around Martin Primary School was robbed of R50 000.
At the time she was returning from the bank just after 10am on March 2.
Boksburg North SAPS station commander, Col Kumbulani Mbatha, said the woman went to withdraw the money from a bank in Wadeville.
“The woman alleged that she was followed from Wadeville to Boksburg.
“When she parked her car outside the gate at her house she was allegedly approached by three men who asked where is the money.”
According to the woman, one of the suspects had a firearm and another a hammer.
“The suspects allegedly searched her car and found the money underneath the seat. They fled with the cash.”
Tips to avoid being a victim of cash robberies (as provided by the Boksburg North SAPS:
• If you need to pay accounts, consider options that are a lower risk instead of withdrawing large sums of cash.
• Carry as little cash as possible.
• Consider the convenience of paying your accounts electronically (consult your bank to find out about other available options).
• Consider making use of cell phone banking, internet transfers or ATMs to do your banking.
Tips to avoid being a victim of cash robberies (for businesses)
A small business which is cash based and needs to deposit money on a regular basis, should apply the following tips which will minimise the chances of being a victim of robbery:
• Alternate the days and times of when you deposit cash.
• Do not openly display the money you are depositing while you are standing in the bank queue.
• Avoid carrying money bags, briefcases or openly displaying your deposit receipt book.
• It’s advisable to identify another branch nearby that you can visit to ensure that your banking pattern is not easily recognisable or detected.
• If the amount of cash you are regularly depositing is increasing as your business grows, consider using the services of a cash management company.
• Refrain from giving wages to your contract or casual labourers in full view of the public. Rather make use of wage accounts.
• Refrain from driving to the bank in your company branded vehicle on a typical ‘pay day’.
• Consider arranging electronic transfers of wages to your contract or casual labourers’ personal bank accounts.ALSO READ:
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