Over 400 burglaries reported in Mbombela this year alone
Read these handy hints from Callum Mac Pherson which will help protect your home from intruders.
Mbombela has faced a deluge of house break-ins this year alone, according to HiTech regional operations manager, Callum MacPherson.
He said, “House break-ins for the past month have been most frequent on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 21:00 and 22:00.
“Homes that are targeted are nine out of 10 times without alarms, or have alarms that are not activated.”
Another suspected burglar was nabbed by the security team yesterday after being spotted.
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“One of my response officers arrested this suspect with possible housebreaking equipment in Polvy Street. The suspect is also implicated in other break-ins. A case of housebreaking has been lodged with the Nelspruit police.”
MacPherson continued to say that, in most instances, criminals targeted homes with TVs, laptops and jewellery. This year alone, over 400 break-ins have been reported to Hi-Tech and an alarming rise in the theft of motor gates and spotlights has also been noted.
He provided some tips for residents to avoid falling prey to burglars.
In most instances, the burglars conduct surveillance of the property, taking note of whether any windows on the premises have been left open. This provides the easiest access, as would-be thieves do not have to break locks or use crowbars. They simply climb through and ransack the home of any valuables they can lay their hands on.
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“Always leave your alarm on, even if you are leaving you home for a short period of time, because all it takes is a few minutes. Most burglars have getaway vehicles on standby and can fill a car with goods in a short space of time.”
MacPherson continued to say that criminals watch homes in the city and catch on quickly to routines, choosing to strike when residents are not at home.
