Hillcrest SAPS urge public to be on alert during loadshedding
Police advised people to not leave their belongings lying around at night.
WITH the country being affected by loadshedding in the past few days, Hillcrest police advise residents and business owners to stay alert during this time, and not fall victim to crime.
Hillcrest SAPS communications officer, Captain Linzi Smith said during loadshedding at night, people should keep security gates locked, if doors are left open.
She said that another tip is to try and keep the entrance to the property and fencing clear of shrubs and bushes allowing more visibility and more lighting to entrances.
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“During loadshedding, one can purchase solar lights and place them by their property entrance, driveway and doors. Having bushes around allows perpetrators to hide and wait for victims,” she said.
During loadshedding, Smith added that people need to be extra vigilant and take steps to prevent criminals from taking advantage.
“There are many places one can purchase solar or rechargeable lights unless one can afford a personal generator or an inverter,” she said.
People should report incidents immediately to the police by calling Crime Stop on 0860 10111.
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