{"id":196346,"date":"2019-02-07T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-07T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/196346\/tips-to-prevent-smash-and-grabs\/"},"modified":"2019-02-07T15:55:21","modified_gmt":"2019-02-07T13:55:21","slug":"tips-to-prevent-smash-and-grabs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/02\/07\/tips-to-prevent-smash-and-grabs\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to prevent smash-and-grabs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Smash-and-grabs continue to be a problem in many areas.<\/p>\n

The SAPS believes these crimes are preventable and that motorists can assist the SAPS by taking basic precautionary measures.<\/p>

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ALSO READ:\u00a0Stolen, hijacked vehicles recovered by EMPD<\/a><\/h4>\n

Police offered commuters several tips under the hashtag #BootItOrLoseIt.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Avoid parking your motor vehicle where there are no security officers guarding other cars.<\/p>

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\u2022 Do not leave your firearm in the motor vehicle\u2019s glove compartment or anywhere in the vehicle when you park the vehicle, this is against the law.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Make sure all the doors and windows are properly locked when you park your car.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Valuable items like a laptop and camera should be put in the boot of your car.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Be aware of people coming to you and informing you that you have a flat tyre, the intention can be to steal items they see inside the car or rob you of your car.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Always close your windows when driving in the city centre.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Do not open your windows for hawkers along the road and at the robots.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Keep the doors locked and windows closed at all times.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Do not use a cellular phone unless you have a hands-free kit.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lock your valuables in the car\u2019s boot before departure.<\/p>\n

\u2022 At night, park in well-lit areas.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Do not leave your goods\/valuable items visible in the car.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Do not leave your handbag\/briefcase visible in the car.<\/p>\n

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