Sandton Police Station has encouraged residents to adopt safety practices at home.
Spokesperson for the station Captain Granville Meyer noted that residents should always keep their windows and doors locked.
Meyer shared the following key facts on sneak-in burglaries:
- Doors and windows should be locked at all times – it only takes 60 seconds for someone to reach through an open door or window.
- Take the key out after you locked the door, don’t leave it on view or in reach of a letterbox or cat flap.
- Always know where the house key is in case you need to get out in an emergency.
- Don’t leave bags, laptops, tablets or keys just inside the door.
- Make sure everyone in your home gets into the habit of being more secure.
- Consider setting up a neighbourhood scheme on your street.
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