The number of smash-and-grabs reported in Primrose increased over the festive season.
This is according to Sgt Styles Maome, communications officer for the Primrose police.
“We are appealing to the community to be alert and aware when driving through the suburb and ask that they take the following safety tips to heart,” he said.
- Lock valuables in the boot of the vehicle, do not leave them visible on the vehicle’s seats.
- Do not speak on your cellphone while stopped at traffic lights.
- Be wary of people loitering at traffic lights and/or intersections.
The patrol vehicles’ numbers and the areas each covers, are:
Sector One: 071 675 6864/65 – Marlands, Woodmere, Primrose East, Primrose South, Makause informal settlement and Marathon informal settlement.
Sector Two: 071 675 6866/67 – Sunnyrock, Sunnyridge, Activa Park, Homestead, Gerdview, Solheim, Fishers’ Hill, Symridge, Wanneburg Hoogte and Primrose North.
Sector Three: 071 675 6868/69 – Dawnview, Primrose, Primrose Hill, Simmerfield, Dania Park, Wychwood, Wychwood East, Malvern East and The Gables.
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