If you can get into your premises without any trouble, you are in trouble.
That is the message from Fidelity ADT following an incident of theft at a business premises in Roodekop this week.
This rule goes for businesses and homes.
Linda Goodenough, community development manager for Fidelity ADT said the perimeter of your property is probably one of the most important security barriers you need to worry about.
“It is an intruder’s first point of access so you need to ensure your perimeter is secure,” she said.
Goodenough said in this specific incident, the suspect managed to escape using a stepladder he found on the premises.
“It is so important to pack away any tools, ladders, hosepipes which could potentially be used by a suspect,” said Goodenough.
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Remember:
- If your wall is not that high never leave ladders in your yard which could be used for a quick getaway.
- If you have trees on your boundary ensure these cannot be used as a “stepladder” to access your property.
- Put away all garden implements when not in use.
- In the unfortunate event you are burgled, always report the crime, no matter how small the loss. SAPS and private security companies use this information to work out hotspots and deploy resources.
Fortunately the Roodekop thief was apprehended along the street and handed over to the Alberton Police Station.
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