Pretoria North police engage with shoppers
Police handed out pamphlets containing all the relevant information residents and various businesses would need to keep safe.
As people do their festive shopping and flocking to malls, Pretoria North police have warned shoppers to be vigilant in congested spaces, giving them tips to ensure their safety.
Police visited North Park shopping mall, which had a lot of shoppers on Wednesday, to engage with the public, advise and promote safety in and around public places.
“Shoppers are discouraged from being negligent in public spaces especially at ATMs as there are a lot of scammers. They should refrain from carrying a large amount of cash,” said Pretoria North police spokesperson Sergeant Tumisang Moloto.
Moloto said this visit was in furtherance of the ongoing strategic Pretoria North police plan to increase visibility in all hotspot areas.
The team was supported by sector managers, social crime prevention members, local CPF as well as patrollers.
“Through the interaction, members of the public were encouraged to exercise caution in the parking lot and we urge residents to remove all the valuables that are visible inside the car because this attracts criminals,” Moloto said.
Car guards were also sensitised to always look-out for and swiftly report any act of criminality to the police.
More than 100 pamphlets about festive season safety tips were distributed.
The information related to:
– how to prevent theft out of a motor vehicle
– how to prevent hijacking
– how to prevent ATM robbery
– how to prevention of a house break-in or robbery
Police warned residents to:
– avoid carrying a large amount of cash
– physically check that your vehicle is properly locked before you leave it in the parking lot
– never leave valuable items such as laptop, cellphones and purse within sight inside the vehicle because this may attract criminals
– avoid bogus salespersons who offer you items at very low prices
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