The City warns of the increase in smash and grabs since April this year, while the theft from motor vehicles decreased slightly.To create awareness of these crimes in hotspots around Cape Town, the City of Cape Town’s Metro Police Department embarked on an awareness drive.
The City warns of the increase in smash and grabs since April this year, while the theft from motor vehicles decreased slightly.
Smash and grab crimes occur when vehicle windows are broken/smashed and visible and valuable items are taken from the drivers or passengers. Theft out of motor vehicles is the grabbing of valuable items from vehicles where windows are open or items are left on the back of vehicles . ‘Unfortunately, we’re not able to station officers there 24 hours a day as there are too many competing priorities for our limited resources. Not only does the South African Police Service have to do their part, but I want to urge motorists to be aware of their surroundings, especially in these known hotspots. These are opportunistic crimes, so please make sure your valuables are out of sight in the boot of your vehicle and your doors are locked,’ said Alderman Smith.
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