Security company warns residents of car thefts in Northcliff and surrounds

Beagle Watch Armed Response has warned the community of a sharp rise in the theft of high-end SUVs and bakkies, especially Toyota Fortuner and Hilux models.

Beagle Watch managing director André Aiton said, “This is a growing trend across our footprint, but is especially prevalent in the Northcliff, Fairland and Berario footprint.”

Incidents of theft have mainly occurred around residential complexes or when vehicles were parked in the street, at social gatherings, sports events and around schools.

Beagle Watch provided the following safety tips: 

• Please ensure your vehicle, especially the ones mentioned, are locked at all times and that the vehicle’s alarm is activated.
• Park the vehicle in a locked-up garage at night.
• If possible, do not park the vehicle at large events, such as social gatherings, sports events or at schools.
• ​Park inside the yard when visiting friends or family.
• Invest in a tracking device.

Never leave any valuables, such as laptops, phones or handbags, in the vehicle.

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