{"id":212478,"date":"2019-07-22T07:00:08","date_gmt":"2019-07-22T05:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=212478"},"modified":"2019-07-22T15:53:14","modified_gmt":"2019-07-22T13:53:14","slug":"increase-gate-motor-outdoor-detection-beam-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/07\/22\/increase-gate-motor-outdoor-detection-beam-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"Increase in gate motor and outdoor detection beam theft"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fidelity ADT has released a general warning to the public to be wary of a continuing trend where criminals target outdoor detection beams and gate motors.<\/p>\n

According to Charnel Hattingh, Fidelity ADT national marketing and communications manager, \u201cCriminals appear to be targeting beams and gate motors with the intention of stealing and damaging them.<\/p>

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\u201cWe believe that in most cases they are being stolen and sold for scrap.\u201d<\/p>\n

The company has warned residents to keep their outdoor detection beams armed at all times.<\/p>

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\u201cThis not only keeps you safe while you are inside your home, but has the added benefit of warning you to anyone attempting to steal your beam,\u201d said Hattingh.<\/p>\n

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While gate motor theft has been an ongoing trend, Fidelity ADT said they have seen a steady increase in the number of reported cases from their customer base over the last couple of months.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the past, criminals would damage a gate motor in order to gain access to a property, but we are seeing that the trend seems to be shifting towards the gate motor itself being the target,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Fidelity ADT advised residents to install protective gate motor cages and anti-tamper devices on gates to prevent anyone from gaining access to the gate motor.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is important that the public is aware of the trend and take steps to help minimise the chances of being targeted by opportunistic crime,\u201d noted Hattingh.<\/p>\n

Fidelity ADT provides the following advice:<\/strong><\/p>\n