Bad service, driveway robberies and assault discussed at Fairland CPFs February meeting
FAIRLAND – CPF jump into the details of their latest crime issues.
FAIRLAND – The local CPF shared some details on the latest crime trends that have rocked their precinct over the last month.
Fairland Community Policing Forum hosted their second general public meeting of the year on 12 February 2019. The meeting is hosted by the CPF role-players such as the police, security companies, metro police, ward councillors and residents who discuss the latest safety and security related issues facing the area.
This edition of the meeting was opened up by Fairland police’s Captain Patrick Sejang. He addressed the issue of residents not directing their complaints of poor service at the police station towards the relevant people. He pleaded with residents and the public to contact senior management at the police station if they are not satisfied with the service they receive. He appealed to residents not to run to social media if they are unhappy with anything.
Motorists have also been reminded to be extremely vigilant as they approach their driveways. Driveway robberies are on the rise and criminals know this is the time occupants of a vehicle are most vulnerable. The CPF’s Mahmood Cassim said, “Driveway hijackings and robberies are becoming problematic, so residents are urged not to expose themselves unnecessarily. Criminals are opportunistic and an open gate is an invitation.”
Another crime to be on the lookout for are house robberies where expensive items are stolen. It was said that these crimes are usually inside jobs. This has forced the CPF to once again remind homeowners looking to employ people to work at their homes, to do background checks beforehand.
The CPF also spoke about assault cases at the station. They stated that most of the incidents of assault are a result of domestic issues between spouses and partners.
Shopping centres and filling stations are also becoming crime hotspots. Cassim said, “Motorists are warned not to simply walk off and press the remote locking button, but to physically check each door and the boot after locking their vehicles. Car jammers are known to frequent parking areas where they prey on unsuspecting victims.”
He went on to say that valuable items should not be left exposed. High-value items such as laptops must never be left in vehicles as they are a magnet for thieves.
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