The Elsburg police are warning the community to be aware of vehicle thefts and thefts out of motor vehicles in their areas.
They have issued the following safety tips:
- Ensure that your motor vehicle is locked properly and the windows are properly closed. Check them physically as there could be people using a jamming device and gate remotes which can stop your car locking.
- Avoid deserted parking areas.
- Ask car guards to keep an eye on your vehicle while you are away.
- Vehicles with alarm systems, gear locks or anti-hijacking systems are harder to steal, so get the necessary security.
- If possible check your car every hour to ensure that it is still where you parked it.
- Ensure that laptops, cellphones and loose valuable items are safely locked away in the boot or in another safe place.
- Report any suspicious movements around vehicles in parking lots to the police via the police sector vehicle cellphone numbers.
The Elsburg SAPS can be contacted on 011 827-2306 or 011 827-5631.
The sector vehicles contact details are as follows:
- Sector One: 071 675 6891 or 071 675 6898.
- Sector Two: 071 675 6895 or 071 675 6896.
- Sector Three: 071 675 6897 or 071 675 6898.
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