Ladysmith is currently seeing an increase in the theft of gate motors all around town.
Many residents are waking up to find that their electric gate motors are missing from their gates, with over 11 having been stolen in the last week.
Speaking to police, they have confirmed an increase in the number of cases opened for gate motor theft in the Ladysmith area.
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The SAPS urge people to get anti-theft brackets installed on their gates, which will go a long way towards safe-guarding gate motors from thieving hands.
Police say that if you see any suspicious behaviour or people in the act of stealing these motors, call the toll-free 0860010111 Crime Stop number or use the ‘MySAPS’ App.
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