Criminals target vehicles and motorcycles

•  Always park vehicles in a locked garage. If there is no garage, ensure that the vehicle is parked close to the bedroom, or at the back of the house, (out of sight).

•  Never leave vehicles on the pavement.

•  Ensure that all motorcycles are parked out of sight, and in locked facilities. If possible do not park motorcycles under a carport that is visible from the road.

•  Always remove your valuables from the vehicle, such as GPS devices, cellphones, laptops and wallets.

•  In most cases, dogs are being poisoned, and after a few days, the criminals are coming back to steal motorcycles and vehicles.

•  The public must report all dog poisoning cases that occur, in order for the SAPS to do extra patrols in that area. A register is kept in the client service centre of the dog poisoning cases.

•  The public can also contact their local CPF chairpersons to report dog poisoning cases. They will then make contact with the SAPS:

Sector One: Crystal Park and Cloverdene – Amiel Maritz 082 453 8333082 453 8333

Sector Two: Chief Albert Luthuli – Daphney Sibambo – 078 282 6952078 282 6952

Sector Three: BAH, Marister and Vlakfontein – Stan Boss 082 879 9988082 879 9988

Sector Four: Zesfontein, Fairleads and Putfontein – Paul Riley – 082 827 1050082 827 1050