Warning: Hijackings on the rise in Mindalore

Police are sending out an urgent warning following the increase in hijacking incidents in Mindalore in a short period of time.

The community is urged to be more vigilant since hijackers are walking and driving around the area for no apparent reason.

“In the past few weeks there has been a number of hijackings that are of great concern to the management of the station in the area,” Krugersdorp Police spokesperson, Sergeant Tshepiso Mashale said.

Measures have been put in place to deploy more officers in the area to ensure the safety of the community.

The community is advised to take note of the following:

• Be aware of anything or anyone out of the ordinary.

• Lock all doors and close windows before driving off.

• Always be on the look out for suspicious occupants in vehicles.

• Drive in the centre lane away from pedestrians.

• Avoid driving alone late at night.

• Never pick up hitchhikers – you never know who to trust.

• Don’t open your windows for hawkers along the roads and at the traffic lights.

• Beware of unknown people informing you of a flat tyre.

Mashale urges the community to report any suspicious activity to the police and to make a point of taking down the registration number of the vehicle and a description of the possible suspects.

“The Krugersdorp Station Commander, Brigadier Baloyi is doing everything possible to have a safe and secure environment for the community,” Mashale concluded.

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