Capt Johannes Ramphora spokesperson for the Springs police says residents must never open the door automatically whenever the bell rings or if someone knocks.
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“Make sure the person waiting to enter is expected,” he says.
Unsuspecting people are often approached by robbers pretending to be telephone repairmen, electricians, plumbers, TV license inspectors, municipal inspectors or many other professions.
“Robbers have also been known to pose as police officers.”
You can identify a police officer by his or her identification card which the officer must carry, stating the member’s name, rank, service number and star on the badge.
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If you feel suspicious or uncertain of any person who is loitering or wants to enter your premises, contact the police.
Numbers to be contacted in cases of an emergency:
Note: A few of the sector managers have changed.
• Sector One
Springs CBD, Lodeyko, Little Hollywood Informal Settlement
Sgt Frank Modise: 078 508 9617
Vehicles: 071 675 6997/7000
• Sector Two
Selection Park, Selcourt, Edelweiss, Struisbult, Daggafontein
Capt Jan Nel: 079 517 0145
Vehicles: 071 675 6999/6
• Sector Three
Casseldale, Strubenvale, Vischkuil, Endicott, Kwazenzele Informal Settlement
Capt Mongezi Mapukata: 078 016 2602
Vehicles: 071 675 7002/3
• Sector Four
Payneville, Bakerton, Gugulethu, Everest, Slovo Park, Welgedacht, Petersfield Extension
Capt Sabata Shasha: 083 983 0620
Vehicles: 071 675 7004/5
• Sector Five
Eastvale, Dersley Park, New State Areas, Krugersrus, Rowhil, Geduld Ext, Petersfield, Paul Krugers Oord
WO Wynand du Toit: 083 469 4383
Vehicles: 071 675 7006/7
• Sector Six
Geduld, New Era, Springs Ext, Dal Fouche, Wright Park, Pollak Park, Fulcrum, Reedville
WO Blackie Swart: 078 875 1812
Vehicles: 071 675 7008/9
