SPCA’s phone stolen in smash-and-grab
Aside from a few bruises from the glass, the inspector is uninjured.
Inspector Ralph Chivaviro from the Boksburg SPCA said he still feels anxious about stopping at traffic lights after being involved in a smash-and-grab during which the society’s emergency phone was stolen.
According to Chivaviro, he was on his way back to the SPCA from Kempton Park for an emergency on February 7 at around 21:00 when the incident occurred.
“I stopped at the traffic light just before the turnoff onto the R21. A man ran past the driver’s side, catching my attention.
“As I watched him, another man smashed the window on the passenger side, leaned in and grabbed the phone. The noise was deafening. It sounded like an explosion or a gunshot,” he said.
Chivaviro said that apart from a few bruises from the glass, he was unharmed.
“It was a terrifying experience and I’m still paranoid every time I have to stop somewhere.”
The society appealed for a new phone and was met with overwhelming support and a phone was donated to them.
The emergency number of this phone is 067 409 4267.
Also Read: How to contact the Boksburg SPCA
