City cops on the ground to address crime patterns
Crimes such as pick pocketing, bogus sales persons, theft out of motor vehicle and smash-and-grabs have been a problem in the city for some time.
Pretoria Central police took to the streets to engage with the public regarding crime patterns happening within the city on Friday morning.
Crimes such as pick-pocketing, bogus salespersons, theft out of motor vehicles and smash-and-grabs have been a problem in the city for some time, said police spokesperson Constable Thabang Nkhumise.
He said that over 300 pamphlets were handed out to pedestrians and motorists in sector 2.
The following tips were given to the public:
– Always be vigilant when walking alone and avoid secluded areas.
– Make sure you protect your valuables and that they are not on public display.
– Avoid talking to strangers and falling into a trap of bogus salespersons.
– Motorists are advised not to leave their vehicle in an unsecured area and again not to leave their valuable items inside.
– Motorists are also urged to avoid texting while driving.
– The community is furthermore more urged to report any criminal activities that might be taking place and still remain anonymous.
For emergencies, they can contact the hotline on 08600 10111 or dial 112 on their cellphone to receive assistance.
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