Mr Armand Hilarius, district manager for the South African Community Crime Watch in the Gert Sibande Region, gave a few safety reminders to residents of Ermelo during lockdown on 11 April.
According to Mr Hilarius:
- Be careful in and around your house as criminals aren’t on lockdown, crimes are still happening.
- Keep doors and windows closed when leaving the house for essential shopping or medical emergencies.
- Test your alarms, beams and panic buttons (if you have an alarm).
- Unplug any unused home equipment during the night.
- Keep cell phones, back up lights and other emergency equipment charged.
Mr Hilarius said: “With the lockdown extension, criminals are on the hunt.”
He urged residents to please still be careful and not let their guard down.
