HILLCREST police have noticed an increase in house breakings and urges the community more cautious by ensuring equipment and items such as bicycles, braai stands and garden tools are stored away and not visible in the garden or yard at night time, especially during load shedding.
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“People should keep their security gates locked if doors are left open,” said Hillcrest SAPS communications officer, Capt Linzi Smith.
“Items left in full view are precipitating factors that allow perpetrators to come onto properties and to take these items including garden furniture. If doors and security gates are left open it allows easy access,” she said.
Smith advised homeowners to try and keep the entrance to the property and fencing clear of shrubs and bushes allowing more visibility and more lighting to entrances.
“During load shedding one can purchase solar lights and place them by their property entrance, driveway and doors. Having bushes around allows perpetrators to hide and wait for victims.”
She added that during load shedding, people need to be extra vigilant and take steps to prevent criminals from taking advantage.
“There are many places one can purchase solar or rechargeable lights unless one can afford a personal generator,” advised Smith.
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