Police have urged Brooklyn residents not to become complacent about their security. This follows two house robberies at a Waterkloof Ridge security complex last week Tuesday.
In the first incident, a 52-year-old domestic worker and her employer were approached by four armed men inside the house. They were both tied up and the house was ransacked. They took jewellery, artworks and a home theatre system.
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The robbers then went to another unit within the same complex where they threatened and forced a 77-year-old man to take them to his safe. The robbers took a firearm and jewellery before fleeing the scene.
Brooklyn SAPS spokesperson Colette Weilbach said the robbers were wearing work suits, dust masks and gloves. They drove a blue vehicle. No arrests have been made.
She urged residents to make sure that they have proper access control in place. If needed, the outer perimeter security of complexes must be improved.
“Domestic workers and gardeners are especially vulnerable to house robberies because many house robberies occur during the day when they are alone and on duty,” said Weilbach.
She urged residents to take note of vehicles and people who looked suspicious and report them to the SAPS or local security company.
“It is important to take note of details such as the colour and make of vehicle, registration numbers and descriptions of people,” she added.
Stephen Wolmarans of Brinant Security said they had begun festive season operations early this year as criminal activity always increased in this period.
He said it was important that residents were more vigilant. Upgrading security measures in residences could go a long way during the festive season.
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Residents may join a reaction firm, install CCTV cameras, panic buttons, join a community WhatsApp group and have additional emergency contacts.
Wolmarans warned against gate sensor jamming. He said residents should ensure sensors are inside premises and not outside. Or they could opt for a coiled sensor that can’t be tampered with.
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