Domestic Watch meeting to warn residents
KENSINGTON B – Bins provide an opportunity for criminals to access residential homes.
Randburg SAPS, CSS Security and ADT held a Domestic Watch meeting for two consecutive days in Hurlingham Manor and Bryanston on 25 and 26 August.
The first meeting was held at the corner of Old Kilcullen Road and Kiltealy Street in Bryanston Ext 7 and the second meeting in Woodland Park.
Sector 1 manager Constable Vincent Hlungwane said the purpose of these meetings was to warn residents and domestic workers about residential burglary incidents.
He added that residents should be vigilant and ensure their homes will not pose an easy target.
Constable Hlungwane further cautioned residents to arrange for their mail and package delivery, especially when they are away on holiday, “as this provides an opportunity for criminals to find out which property is unoccupied.”
“Bins have become a crime tool, put your bins out in the morning for collection and make sure its back behind doors and out of sight immediately after it has been emptied,” warned Const Hlungwane.
He concluded that crime prevention was everyone’s responsibility.
Safety Tips:
- If you home is broken into – do not enter as the bugler may still be inside
- Call SAPS or Security Company immediately
- Do not touch or move anything until the police have investigated
- Beware of anything or anyone suspicious
- Always have a panic button with you.
Details: Randburg SAPS 011 449 9000.
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