Krugersdorp police urge residents to call them instead

The Krugersdorp Police is concerned about the increase in housebreaking and theft crimes in the area, but much more so that the community does not notify them when it occurs.

Krugersdorp Police spokesperson Captain Raymond Sebonyane said that when owners or neighbours see a crime in progress, they phone security and not the police.

Adding that neighbours will even call the owner instead of the police.

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“As police, we encourage the community to call us by using the 10111 number and a reference number will be given to the caller. The radio control will then dispatch the complainant to the police vehicles including the Flying Squad so that the perpetrators can immediately be arrested on the scene.”

He explained that in a recent incident, a resident heard people in his yard and did not call the police.

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The following day he discovered that his solar panels were stolen.

“If he had called the police at that time, maybe the crime could be prevented or suspects could have been arrested.”

He added that the community is advised to also not open for strangers.