ALSO READ:\u00a0EMPD officers salvage nine-metre copper cable<\/a><\/h4>\nValuable items such as laptops and cameras should be removed from the vehicle when it is parked, or placed in the vehicle\u2019s boot while driving.<\/p>
<\/div>\nMaome further encouraged motorists to always be aware of their surroundings.<\/p>\n
\u201cDrivers should always lock their doors and close the windows when getting out of the vehicle, and not open their windows for people along the road or at the robots,\u201d he added.<\/p>
<\/div>\nHe encouraged the community to report any suspicious activities in their area to their nearest police station<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0The SAPS have compiled a list of safety tips for the community to take into account when they are parking their vehicles:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n- Avoid parking your motor vehicle where there are no security officers guarding other cars.<\/li>\n
- 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).<\/li>\n
- Make sure that all the doors and windows are properly locked when you park your vehicle.<\/li>\n
- Valuable items like a laptop and camera should be put in the boot of your vehicle if left in the vehicle while parked.<\/li>\n
- At night, park in well-lit areas.<\/li>\n
- If in doubt about the safety of an area, phone a police station for advice.<\/li>\n
- Practice the same prevention skills you apply in parking lots or garages at home.<\/li>\n
- Do not leave your keys in the ignition.<\/li>\n
- Remove detachable radios and the radio\u2019s face when getting out of the car.<\/li>\n
- Try to fit an alarm and\/or anti-theft device in your car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
ALSO READ:\u00a0Two arrested for allegedly dealing in drugs<\/a><\/h4>\nHav<\/strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\nContact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nAlso follow us on:<\/p>\n
Maome further encouraged motorists to always be aware of their surroundings.<\/p>\n
\u201cDrivers should always lock their doors and close the windows when getting out of the vehicle, and not open their windows for people along the road or at the robots,\u201d he added.<\/p>
He encouraged the community to report any suspicious activities in their area to their nearest police station<\/p>\n
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- Avoid parking your motor vehicle where there are no security officers guarding other cars.<\/li>\n
- 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).<\/li>\n
- Make sure that all the doors and windows are properly locked when you park your vehicle.<\/li>\n
- Valuable items like a laptop and camera should be put in the boot of your vehicle if left in the vehicle while parked.<\/li>\n
- At night, park in well-lit areas.<\/li>\n
- If in doubt about the safety of an area, phone a police station for advice.<\/li>\n
- Practice the same prevention skills you apply in parking lots or garages at home.<\/li>\n
- Do not leave your keys in the ignition.<\/li>\n
- Remove detachable radios and the radio\u2019s face when getting out of the car.<\/li>\n
- Try to fit an alarm and\/or anti-theft device in your car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
ALSO READ:\u00a0Two arrested for allegedly dealing in drugs<\/a><\/h4>\n
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Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
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