Randburg Police Station gives a stern warning to motorists to be more vigilant with their belongings while travelling around the community.
This comes after a victim of common robbery said he was travelling along Bram Fischer Drive when their cell phone was stolen through their open window.
The victim allegedly told the station that they were travelling towards Dover Street at about 6.30pm when they stopped at a red traffic light.
There the victim began to speak to a man selling goods on the street corner.
The victim said their phone was lying on the passenger seat with the passenger window opened to which the suspect then took the cell phone through the window and ran away.
Captain Makgowanyana Maja of the station said the police have given numerous pleas to the community to not leave their valuables where they can attract potential criminals.
The station gave these tips for the community:
- n Do not leave your valuables in clear public view.
- n Do not use your cell phone while driving.
- n Do not use your cell phone in secluded areas.
- n When parked at different malls or shopping centre, make sure that your car is locked properly – test your door before you leave to make sure.
- n Do not carry a large amount of cash.
- n Do not trust any strangers at ATMs.
- n As we move closer towards festive season, let’s always apply safety measures to safeguard our hard earned items or cash.
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