June did not end well for a man and woman who allegedly became victims of a robbery in Ben Fleur.
The incident is alleged to have occurred in the morning hours of June 30.
The man said he heard the woman screaming outside the home and went to check on her.
House robberies are becoming a daily occurrence in eMalahleni
The man allegedly saw four men standing by the pool, and one of them had a firearm. It is believed that the men instructed the victims to move into the house, tied them u,p and demanded money.
The male victim allegedly said that he did not have money, and the robbers demanded the keys to the safe in the house.
It is believed that the robbers took a firearm from the safe with a packet of bullets, two televisions, a sound system and a bank card.
The robbers allegedly made their way to the garage and took the motor vehicle inside.
The South African Police Service provides the following tips, amongst others, as safety precautions at home:
- Ensure that all doors are locked at all times and that windows are closed when you are not at home.
- Large dogs serve as a deterrent. At least one dog should be trained to sleep inside the house.
- If you leave your residence, inform your family or neighbors of your intended destination, the time you expect to return and the route you will be driving, especially if you reside in a rural area.
- Ensure that tools that can be used in an attack are locked away when you do not use them. Vary your daily routine. Get into the habit of not immediately falling asleep after switching off the lights.
- Remain awake for a while.
- You should not be visible in the bedroom from the outside when you are asleep.
- Always keep a torch nearby at night and when you use it, ensure that you do not give away your position.
Residents must remain vigilant against home robberies, as their safety may just be out the window of their homes.
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