Theft of vehicles on the rise in Garsfontein
Teamwork is essential in the fight against crime and the chances of success increase significantly when the police and community join their efforts to reduce and help fight crime.
The Garsfontein police have warned the community of an increase in theft of and out of motor vehicles in the area.
Spokesperson Warrant Officer Michael Nel called on the community to take preventative measures and assist the police fight crime.
“The community can assist us by taking preventative measures and help reduce the opportunity the criminals to take advantage of,” he said.
“Teamwork is essential in the fight against crime and the chances of success increase significantly when the police and community join their efforts to reduce and help fight crime.”
He advised motorists against leaving valuable in the vehicle, especially in plain sight.
“Never place any valuable items in your trunk while onlookers are around, rather do so where nobody can see,” he said.
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“Ensure all doors are securely locked before you step away from your vehicle.”
He said criminals used jamming devices to block the vehicle remote signal to prevent them from successfully locking the vehicle and arming the alarm.
“Ensure the vehicles’ locking mechanism is activated by attempting to open a door before walking away.”
He advised motorists to make use of shopping centres that had proper access control, security guards and anti-jamming warning systems to warn the public when jamming of their remotes took place, as this would reduce the risk of vehicles being stolen or broken into.
“Members will police the area and take both preventative as well as reactive measures to help prevent and reduce crime,” he said.
“This, however, calls for a joint effort by both the police and our community.”
The community can contact a dedicated sector vehicle in their area if they witnessed suspicious activity:
Sector 1 Vehicle
24 Hour Sector Cell Phone: 071-675-6399/6400
Sector Manager: W/O Kapp Cell: 082-334-7795
Sector 2 Vehicle
24 Hour Sector Cell Phone: 071-675-6401/6402
Sector Manager: W/O Kleynhans Cell: 061-457-2137
Sector 3 Vehicle
24 Hour Sector Cell Phone: 071-675-6403/6404
Sector Manager: Sgt Erasmus Cell: 082-334-7798
Sector 4 Vehicle
24 Hour Sector Cell Phone: 071-675-6405/6406
Sector Manager: Cnst Van Zyl Cell: 082-334-7765
If you are uncertain which sector you reside in you may direct your enquiry to the vispol commander Lieutenant Colonel Philemon Sethosa on Tel: 012-470-4200 or Cell: 082-822-8028.
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