Car crimes on the rise in Kriel

Kriel SAPS received reports of various vehicle related crimes such as theft of motor vehicle where a Polo Vivo was stolen outside the owner’s yard, theft out of motor vehicle, as well as driving under the influence.

On November 29 the owner of a white Polo Vivo stopped outside his gate and went inside his house. He planned to only stay about 15 minutes. When he returned to his vehicle, it was gone.

He opened a theft of motor vehicle case at the police.
On December 1 while police were patrolling, they received a tip-off about the location of the stolen vehicle and they recovered it on a farm between eMalahleni and Ga-Nala. No suspects have been arrested yet.

On November 28 valuables were stolen from the backseat of a vehicle while it was parked outside a shopping centre.
When the driver returned to his car, he found that his white Toyota Hilux was broken into and his laptop was apparently stolen from the back seat.

Police urge the community to keep their valuables out of sight as it attracts the attention of the perpetrators. Rather put your valuables in the boot of your car or take them with you.

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