TWO suspects aged 34 and 29 years were recently arrested for theft out of motor vehicle on Tuesday, February 21 by Mondeor SAPS.
Mondeor detectives spotted the vehicle, a silver VW Polo, that was used in the thefts.
The vehicle was stopped in Eldorado Park, which led to the arrest of another suspect found in possession of a vehicle-jamming device.
The remote-like devices prevented the victims’ vehicles from being locked. The suspects then stole valuables from the vehicles. They have been linked to other cases of theft out of motor vehicle committed in the Mondeor area.
Mondeor police are urging the community to refrain from leaving valuables inside their vehicles.
Vehicle safety tips:
– Ensure that the your vehicle is locked when parking and leaving for shopping.
– Never leave valuables inside the vehicle.
– Park in safe spots that are not secluded.
– When locking the vehicle, do it close by and listen for the activation of your lock.
– Jamming of the vehicle can be done from a few metres away. If you suspect that your vehicle could be jammed, move to another spot and look out for suspicious people.
– Avoid parking your motor vehicle where there are no security officers guarding other cars.
– Do not leave your firearm in the motor vehicle’s glove compartment (cubbyhole) or anywhere in the vehicle when you park the vehicle (this is against the law).
– Make sure that all the doors and windows are properly locked when you park your car.
– Valuable items such as laptops and cameras should be put in the boot of your car.
– Be aware of people approaching you and informing you that you have a flat tyre. Their intention could be to steal items that they see inside the car, or to steal your car.
– Do not leave your vehicle unlocked, even if you think you will be away for only a minute.
– Park your vehicle in places that are well lit.
Courtesy: Mondeor SAPS communications officer Captain Nokulunga Dube
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