LIMPOPO – Residents are concerned about the safety of their cars following an increase in the number of smashed car windows.

It is said that it is a weekly occurrence, especially in Namakgale. No suspects have been identified.

It is believed that the culprits target cars that are parked outside with visible items inside.

A victim told the Herald that she heard her car’s alarm at about 01:55 in the morning.

“I was up late working in my bedroom until 01:45 with my bedside lamp on. Shortly after switching off the light, my car alarm was triggered. I got up and looked through the window, but I saw nothing. When I went outside with my sister to check what the problem was, I was shocked to discover that my car window had been smashed. However, nothing was taken from the car,” the victim explained.

Police were called and a case was opened.

“This is heartbreaking, and it makes one feel unsafe. We now sleep with one eye open because of these thugs.”

She said there appears to be a significant increase in crime in Namakgale, “We sincerely hope that the police can apprehend these criminals.”

Meanwhile, CCTV footage recorded another incident of a car window being smashed in the early hours of Monday, November 18, in Namakgale Ward 7.

The victim shared videos on social media pages and police are searching for the suspect.