School parking lots not quite safe
HONEYDEW – Be careful when dropping or picking up your children at school, criminals might be targeting you.
Honeydew Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Karen Jacobs mentions that theft out of motor vehicle is currently a concern and they appeal to all parents or caregivers not to leave any property inside the vehicle. “This includes the boot of the vehicle,” WO Jacobs emphasised.
According WO Jacobs, schools are currently being targeted in the morning between 6.30am and 8am and in the afternoons between 12pm and 14.30pm when pupils are being dropped off or fetched at schools.
She urged residents to not leave laptops, cellphones, handbags or any other property in the boot of the vehicle when parking the vehicle. “Take everything with you at all times. Also, remove your Garmin device when parking your vehicle,” said WO Jacobs.
She also emphasised that residents should always make sure that their vehicles are properly locked before moving away from them. “When using a remote locking device, stand next to your vehicle and make sure that the vehicle has indeed locked by physically pulling the doors to make sure that it is indeed locked.”
Details: Honeydew Police Station Operational Room: 011 801 8613/4/5
