Honeydew Police have issued a warning and tips to keep safe as the festive season picks up.
Honeydew Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Jacobs said, “Residential robberies are currently showing an increase. Test your alarm system and panic buttons on a regular basis.”
Townhouse complexes are currently the main target for housebreaking and robberies.
Honeydew SAPS appealed to the residents to ensure that they have adequate security at their unit, especially at 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,” added WO Jacobs.
Residents are urged not to go outside alone in the early morning hours (2am till 5am), as incidents have been reported where residents were attacked or targeted during these hours for example, when smoking.
Be aware at all times, especially at night and during the early morning hours.
Do not leave any doors open while busy in the unit and close all windows when going to bed.
Remove all keys from the doors and gates.
The suspects only take property that is easy to carry and lying around, for example laptops, cellphones, cameras.
“Please ensure that all your property is marked and can be traced back to the owner. When going to sleep try to put all your valuable property away out of sight.”
It is important that you know your physical address (street number, name and suburb) as well as your nearest street corner.
Important numbers to memorise: 24-hour emergency contact numbers for Honeydew SAPS, 011 801 8613/4/5;
SAPS National emergency number, 10111
