A resident of Siyanqoba wakes up with robbers in his house

There have been no arrests in connection with a house robbery in Siyanqoba in which three armed suspects allegedly invited themselves in.

The incident happened around 00:15 on Saturday, September 3 when the complainant was woken up by the sound of the bedroom door being forced open.

The suspects allegedly pointed firearms at the victim and demanded the vehicle keys.

The suspects allegedly fled with the victim’s car, an undisclosed amount of cash, cellphones, and television.

Here are the tips from Captain Eddie Hall on how to protect yourself against house burglaries and house robberies:

• Have small dogs inside the house that will bark when they become aware of suspicious activity outside
• Teach them not to take food from strangers as perpetrators will not hesitate to poison them
• Install razor wire or electric security fences around the entire perimeter of the house
• Install pre-warning alarm systems such as sensors in the garden, along the outside walls, on the roof, and the ceiling
• Subscribe to an armed response service
• Install security lights outside, especially sensor lights in front of bedrooms
• Install CCTV systems and an intercom system
• Have layers of security as opposed to a single security system
• Install strong doors and security gates with good quality locks
• Install door alarms that are activated when residents are at home
• Ensure curtains are drawn at night to prevent perpetrators from identifying the movement in the house
• Set up a ‘secure room’ to which residents can escape once they are aware of an attack
• Panic buttons should be placed where residents are most likely to need them
• Always check for signs of forced entry when entering or leaving your home
• Keep a copy of the ID book of any employees who have access to or work at the house including names and contact details.

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