Driving with valuables, beware of smash and grabbers
Smash and grab crimes are “preventable crimes” and motorists could assist the SAPS by taking basic precautionary measures.
Safety Awareness when Parking/Driving your Vehicle
•Avoid parking your motor vehicle where there are no security officers guarding other cars.
•Do not leave your firearm in the motor vehicles 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 like a laptop and camera should be put in the boot of your car.
•Be aware of people coming to you and informing you that you have a flat tire, the intention can be to steal items that they see inside the car or rob your car.
•Always close your windows when driving in the city centre.
•Do not open your windows for hawkers along the road and at the robots.
•Keep the doors locked and windows closed at all times.
•Do not use a cellular phone unless you have a hands-free kit.
•Lock your valuables in the cars boot before departure.
•At night, park in well-lit areas.
•Do not leave your goods/valuable items visible in the car.
•Do not leave your handbag/briefcase visible in the car.
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