{"id":226499,"date":"2019-12-21T06:30:57","date_gmt":"2019-12-21T04:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=226499"},"modified":"2019-12-20T15:19:29","modified_gmt":"2019-12-20T13:19:29","slug":"not-tempt-criminals-parking-vehicle-pavement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/12\/21\/not-tempt-criminals-parking-vehicle-pavement\/","title":{"rendered":"Do not tempt would-be criminals by parking your vehicle on the pavement"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vehicles parked on pavements or unsafe area and valuables left in parked vehicles remains a concern for the Primrose police.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are once again appealing to the community to be careful where they park their vehicles and what is left visible when the vehicle is parked,\u201d said Sgt Styles Maome, communications officer for the Primrose police.<\/p>

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\u201cDo not leave valuable items can draw the attention of criminals and can encourage them to break into and steal from your vehicle.<\/p>\n

\u201cItems like laptops, cellphones and tools should be stored in the vehicle\u2019s boot if they cannot be removed.\u201d<\/p>

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Police also discourage residents from parking their vehicles around the shops and businesses for extended amounts of time.<\/p>\n

In addition police have asked residents to refrain from parking their vehicles on the pavement, especially overnight.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou are inviting the criminals to come target your vehicle when you park it on the pavement,\u201d said Maoma.<\/p>\n

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To help combats motor vehicle theft in the area the SAPS have compiled a list of safety tips for the community to take into account when they are parking their vehicles:<\/p>\n