Murder came knocking in Van Deventer Street when a man was found dead wrapped in a blanket.
Police received a call on February 18 regarding a man that was assaulted and seriously injured on Van Deventer Street.
Upon their arrival, the police found a deceased man covered with a blanket and several injuries on his body.
It seems, however, as if the deceased was not the only victim of a horrendous crime that night, as another injured man was also found in the same street.
No suspects have been identified yet.
As general safety tips the SAPS provides that one must be crime conscious and aware of crime opportunities at all times.
Further, the SAPS provide that you should never walk around alone and talk to strangers.
Be on the lookout for strange cars or people.
Walk in well-lit busy streets and a group, if possible.
Make sure your home is secure, and become a member of an armed response service.
Be sure that you know all the emergency numbers or have them displayed in an accessible area.
Always let someone know where you are going and how long you will be gone.
But think twice before advertising your impending absence on social media.
Criminals also have access to Facebook and Twitter.
Know all emergency numbers.
Trust your instinct.
Avoid going onto a congested street where you cannot even walk properly; that is where you will find criminals pickpocketing.
Avoid displaying valuables where criminals can see them.
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