Warning of hijacking incidents in Evaton
The Evaton Police have warned that the area is experiencing a lot of hijacking incidents and are requesting the community and motorists to be cautious when entering the area.
EVATON.- Police Spokesperson, Constable Thulisile Msibi said that they request drivers to stop giving lifts to hitchhikers.
“It is not safe and it puts your life in danger. In most instance you don’t know the person you are giving the lift to as we are currently experiencing an increase in the number of hijacking and kidnapping cases. We have also put measures in place to fight against this crime committed against drivers and hitchhikers.”
Safety Tips ❗️
🩸Motorist to make use of garage to relive them self other than stopping in the middle of the road .
🩸Don’t stop at deserted places.
🩸Don’t drive during the night.
🩸Don’t just stop when someone offers help.
🩸Don’t give people lift.
🩸Avoid been bottled or cornered by two or more vehicles.
🩸Park in a secure well lit area
🩸Put Anti-Hijacking System
🩸Make use of truck stops
“If you suspect something put just drive straight to the nearest police station.”
The following numbers can be useful to drivers:
Tel: 10111/112
Evaton saps Tel: 016 596 1044/1042
Sector 1(0716757226)
Sector 2( 0716757224)
Sector 3,4&5(0716757223)
