Bogus car guards operating in Scott Street are a still a serious problem.
This is according to the Scottburgh Community Policing Forum and the police, who have again warned motorists not to hand over money to these people, the majority of whom, they say, abuse drugs.
These fake car guards are the ones NOT wearing the official T-shirts which show that they are employed by Saps. Rather, they are likely to be seen wearing reflective vests and worryingly, their numbers have swelled.
“When you give these bogus car guards money, you are feeding their habit so they stay in the area longer, attract more of their kind and continue to harass people for money – especially in the evenings once our legitimate car guards have left for the day,” said Sergeant Christopher Mahlawe.
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The situation has worsened over time and there have even been times when Bobbies On The Beat have had to intervene.
In an effort to force the bogus car guards out, an appeal is now made for anyone who may want to be a legitimate car guard in the Scottburgh CBD to approach the Saps.
Crime has increased in Scottburgh and Park Rynie.
Councillor Shara Singh said that in the past month, she had noticed incidents happening in these areas almost every day and suggested that maybe more community watch groups be formed and patrols undertaken.
On the flip side, there has been a dip in crime in Pennington and Kelso.
A number of drunken driving arrests were made in May and the police hope this trend will continue and the number of drunk drivers arrested will be higher than last year.
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In an emergency, you are reminded that calls to 112 from a cell phone are free of change. When your call is answered, you will be asked which your nearest police station is and your call will be transferred.
Alternatively, dial 10111 from your landline or cell phone and follow the same procedure as above.
Scottburgh police can be contacted directly at 039-9781900.
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