Bramley Station Commander advises residents to remain vigilant

The Station Commander of the Bramley Police Station Colonel Owen King encourages residents to be aware of their surroundings and possible criminal opportunities.

“Awareness is key. Often people say that they didn’t see it coming. Keep your eyes open,” said King.

He offered a number of safety tips based on incidents occurring in the Bramley policing precinct lately.

“Homeowners who are having construction, repairs or renovations conducted at their homes must always employ reliable and legal contractors to perform work in their homes. All those working in your home must be vetted.

“Residents must also ensure that their domestic workers are legal in the country and know where they are living… Often we find that domestic workers have been involved in house robberies but employers do not even know their surname or have any documentation for them, making it difficult to trace them.”

King also issued a warning to female motorists driving along intersections of William Nicol and Jan Smuts avenues as well as intersections on Sandton Drive and Bompas Road to remain vigilant.

“There are guys that walk in the traffic and look out for women wearing jewellery. They often show the victims a gun and then demand that they give them their jewellery.

“We have dealt with many of these guys through undercover operations with the help of private security companies and noted that they often use toy guns, but it is not safe to test this.”

He said single women were also being targeted for hijackings on Marlboro Drive.

“Their vehicles are often taken for valuables and later abandoned. The most important weapon at your disposal is situational awareness. Try not to come to a dead stop at an intersection where you observe a few men. If it’s not too busy and you feel unsafe, rather skip the red light and get out of the situation.”

The spokesperson for the Bramley Police Station Captain Molefe Mogodi said motorists should avoid putting their valuables on the passenger seat.

King advised victims of crime to visit the station for counselling from a team of dedicated social workers.

He also encouraged local residents to volunteer to serve in the counselling service. For further information contact Sibongile Sibanda on 060 636 4772.

Details: Bramley Police Station 011 445 4113.

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