House robbery safety tips
Eldorado Park SAPS encourages residents, especially within the Freedom Park precinct in the areas of Siyaya, Zimbabwe, St Martin, and Thandanani to exercise caution when securing the safety of their homes.
Eldorado Park SAPS encourages residents, especially within the Freedom Park precinct in the areas of Siyaya, Zimbabwe, St Martin, and Thandanani to exercise caution when securing the safety of their homes.
The reason for this alert is due to the increased number of house robbery incidents that have recently been reported, whereby allegedly approximately 4 males break into homes of victims, points firearms at them, and threatens to shoot if any attempt to alert anyone is made.
Police have also discovered during the investigation of these cases, that the items mainly targeted by these offenders are usually television sets, laptops, cellphones, and cash. It is also suspected that a vehicle is used in the commission of these hideous crimes.
Another matter of concern is the fact that the reason behind these house robberies being committed, is due to the high demand for these items. Eldorado Park SAPS, therefore, reminds the community members, that if anyone is found to own stolen/robbed property, or has intentions of buying stolen goods, to refrain from these acts. Anyone found to own these items is regarded as being part and guilty of committing the offense, which has serious consequences and may result in prosecution.
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Eldorado Park SAPS also appeals to anyone with any information relating to the identities of the offenders or getaway vehicle used, to urgently contact Eldorado Park SAPS on 011 9460300 or our SAPS Crime Stop Hotline on 08600 10111.
Here are some safety tips to avoid falling victim:
-Never leave keys in locks or at the door.
-Ensure that curtains are properly closed after dark.
-Ensure that doors and windows are properly equipped/fitted with burglar guard gates, or crossbars, and where possible use padlocks. It should be locked at all times.
-As soon as you hear or notice suspicious behaviour, movement or persons, contact the SAPS immediately. However, ensure that you do as such without being exposed.
-Do not look at the robbers directly, do so without being noticed. If you do recognise any of them, don’t make it known. Try to instead memorise any features that may assist in identification and investigation.
-Never try to fight or negotiate with the offenders.
Remember any tip off’s can be sent via the MYSAPS App which can be downloaded onto any smartphone. Remain vigilant and remember to always be your neighbour’s keeper. Together we can fight crime.
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