House break-ins spike, Hillcrest SAPS urges residents to be vigilant
Police have advised the public not to leave items lying in the property as that attracts criminals.
HILLCREST SAPS urged the Highway community to be more vigilant after a noticeable spike in house and business break-ins.
The station’s communications officer, Capt Linzi Smith urged the community to ensure that no equipment is visible in yards and that security gates need to be kept locked if doors are left open.
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“Items left lying in the yard are precipitating factors in allowing perpetrators to come onto properties and take these items including garden furniture. If doors and security gates left open it allows easy access,” she said.
Smith advised residents to try and keep the entrance to their properties, and the surrounding fencing, clear of shrubs and bushes as this would allow for better visibility.
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“Having bushes around allows perpetrators to hide and wait for victims,” she said.
To report any criminal activity, contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 and report the vehicle.
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