Incidents of theft out of motor vehicle is a worrying trend in the Randburg police precinct. It was established that motorists drive their vehicles with open windows. This apparently creates an opportunity for criminals, especially at traffic lights.
Randburg Police spokesperson Constable Stanley Bopape advised motorists to close their windows at traffic lights and stop signs. “Criminals find it easy to grab handbags, laptops and cell phones inside the vehicles,” he explained.
Smash-and-grab incidents also occur when motorists have stopped at intersections and at traffic lights.
Const Bopape urges residents to make use of the Sector Police for assistance.
Contact details of the sector vehicles:
Sector 1: 071 675 7115 or 071 675 7116.
Sector 2: 071 675 7117 or 071 675 7123.
Sector 3: 071 675 7119 or 071 6757 120.
Details: Randburg SAPS, 011 449 9000.
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