Spiking and stones on the road surface on N12 once again on the increase
Areas mostly affected are the N12 between the R42 and R50 off ramps as well as the area between Petroport and the Argent off ramp.
The Corporate Communication Officer of Delmas Police, Captain Carla Hartley, urges motorists to be vigilant on the N12, Delmas area.
“Incidents of spiking, stones and bricks on the road surface are picking up on the N12”, Capt Hartley said.
The modus operandi of the suspects is to place objects on the road such as tyre spikes, slabs, bricks, as well as large rocks covered in a plastic to trap motorists.
Once motorists drive over these objects, their tyres are punctured or their vehicles are damaged in the process. They are then forced to stop and inspect their vehicles.
While doing so, the suspects violently approach and rob them of valuables, such as cell phones, laptops, clothes, cameras, firearms and jewellery as well as sums of cash.
Areas mostly affected are the N12 between the R42 and R50 off ramps as well as the area between Petroport and the Argent off ramp.
Motorists are further urged not to stop if possible, but rather to proceed to nearest safe place or police station.
Report any incident to Delmas Police at 013 665 6820 / 25.
