In the most recent case, an electric motor gate battery was reported stolen at a house in Johan Van der Merwe Drive on May 23.
Police spokesperson Sgt Nellie Dwaba confirmed that four cases of theft of motor gate batteries and one case of theft of an electric gate motor have been reported the past two weeks.
Residents are urged to ensure that their gate motors are secured in a steel casing or with a bracket, which must be locked at all times. Suspects often just place their hands through the gate. If the gate motor is not secured, suspects are able to switch the gate to manual for easy access to your property.
Here are some useful tips provided by Nigel CPF:
* make use of a good quality lock to secure the motor’s theft-resistant cage and opt for an insurance-rated padlock
* install adequate anti-lift brackets and welding a piece of flat bar onto the gate rack to prevent thieves from bending the rack upwards.
* combine mechanical anti-theft systems, such as traditional theft-resistant cages, with electronic notification devices.
To report a crime or theft of gate motors and batteries, phone SAPS Nigel on 011 812 6503/11 or phone your sector vehicle on the number listed below.
Sector 1
Area: from The Angelo Mall to Eeufees Avenue.
Sector manager: W/O Justin Sherwood – 071 675 7026.
Sector 2
Area: From Scarborough Street to Alrapark and MacKenzieville.
Sector manager: W/O J Janse van Rensburg – 082 774 9827.
Sector 3
Area: Jameson Park, Pretoriusstad, Vorsterskroon, Hallgate Plots and all farming districts.
Sector manager: W/O Bezuidenhout -082 787 2901.
