Motorists warned against parking in unsecured spots
Weekly crime stats show that theft out of a motor vehicle remains a problem in the city.
Motorists have once again been warned to avoid parking their vehicles at insecure parking spots without security guards.
This comes after an increased number of thefts out of vehicles in the city.
Hundreds of cases have been reported this year, in Pretoria and the police have found it difficult to stem the tide.
Pretoria Central police spokesperson Captain Augustinah Selepe earlier said that the reason was that some motorists left their vehicles unattended at insecure places.
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Tshwane district weekly crime statistics showed theft out of a motor vehicle was one of the most common crimes.
In most the incidents reported to the police, vehicles were not forcefully opened but remote jamming devices used, Selepe said.
“Even if we strengthen police patrols in the CBD, it is not possible to be everywhere. We urge the public to help us by being more vigilant and parking at secure parking areas.”
Motorists are also urged to be vigilant when parking at malls and unsecured parks.
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Criminals roam everywhere and are always alert when motorists park, the police warned.
“We warn drivers when leaving their cars to be vigilant and to take all valuable items with them when visiting hospitals, parks and other business areas.”
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