Theft of motor vehicles, hijackings, robberies and house break-in and thefts are reportedly on the rise in Malvern East.<\/p>\n
This is according to the Primrose police.<\/p>
\u201cWe are facing a serious challenge in that sector,\u201d said Sgt Styles Maome, communications officer for the Primrose police.<\/p>\n
To help raise awareness within the community, officers from the Primrose Police Station and members of the Primrose SAPS Crime Prevention Youth Desk visited the area.<\/p>
\u201cWe held a door-to-door awareness campaign, during which we tried to sensitise our community,\u201d said Maome.<\/p>\n
Approximately 400 safety tip flyers were distributed to the community during the campaign.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe once again remind our community to invite their visitors to park inside their yards even if they stay for a short period of time,\u201d Maome continued.<\/p>\n
\u201cResidents need to take every precaution to ensure they don\u2019t make themselves vulnerable to crime.\u201d<\/p>\n
The youth desk members were thanked for their efforts.<\/p>\n
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