The public is advised to be vigilant and place a safety clamp over their gatemotors.
According to Capt Madeleine von Wieligh (SAPS Heidelberg spokesperson), theft of motor vehicles are on the increase. A red Toyota Etios with registration number DL22BGGP was stolen on the corner of Voortrekker and HF Verwoerd Street on August 20.
Heidelberg SAPS warned that a number of car hijackings were reported. With the help of the community patrollers, patrols were intensified.
A robbery occurred at Ackermans in Voortrekker Street. Capt Von Wieligh informed that robbers entered the store at 13:15 on August 18. Staff and clients were held at gunpoint and forced into the kitchen. The robbers escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash and cellphones. This is the second robbery at Ackermans within the past month.
Shalimar Ridge business district was also under attack when a supermarket was robbed on August 20 around 19:10. The complainant alleged that he was in the shop when a group of men entered. One suspect was armed and demanded cash, cigarettes and airtime. The suspects escaped but was later tracked to Ratanda. Two suspects were arrested and charged with armed robbery.
Residents are urged to be alert and to report any suspect or possible criminal activities immediately by phoning SAPS Heidelberg on 016 341 0343 or the sector police forum for their areas: Bergsig: George Booker 082 456 6754, Central: Steven Olivier 082 570 2660, Rensburg: Ounie Coetzee 078 368 2857, Jordaanpark: Willem Sprong 083 611 9598, Overkruin: Francois Murphy 082 349 0420.
