Complexes see an increase in crime
NORTHSIDE - Criminals target town house complexes.
Town house complexes are currently the main targets for house robberies.
Honeydew police have appealed to residents to ensure they have adequate security at their units, especially when it comes to sliding doors.
“If you have sliding doors ensure that you install extra locks or dead bolts, as well as security gates so that it makes it more difficult to gain access through these doors,” said Honeydew police spokesperson Warrant Officer Karen Jacobs.
Residents are urged not to go outside alone in the early hours of the morning, especially between 2am and 5am as incidents have been reported where residents were attacked or targeted while, for example, standing outside smoking a cigarette.
Police urged residents to be aware of crime prevention at all times. “Do not leave any doors open while busy in the unit, and close all windows when going to bed.” As another precautionary measure Jacobs advised residents to take out all the keys from doors and gates.
Suburbs included in Sector 3:
- Struben’s Valley
- Clearwater
- Little Falls
- Amorosa
- Aanwins AH
- Alsef AH
- Ambot AH
- Kimbult AH
- Eagle Canyon
- Fever Tree Estate
- Harveston
- Honeydew Ridge
- Honeydew View
- Honeydew Manor
- Honeydew
- Milky Way
- Radiokop
- Laser Park
- Wilgeheuwel
- Wilgespruit
- Willowbrook
- Ruimsig
- Poortview
- Tres Jolie
- Zonnehoewe.
Details: Sector 3 police vehicles: 071 675 7103, 071 675 7107. Honeydew police operational room: 011 801 8613/4/5. Sector 3 manager Captain Andre Lamprecht: 071 675 7369. Deputy Sector manager Sergeant Molly Ramukosi: 079 895 0769.
