{"id":231402,"date":"2020-02-18T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-18T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/231402\/new-crime-trend-sees-criminals-targeting-churchgoers-cars\/"},"modified":"2020-02-18T07:12:26","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T05:12:26","slug":"new-crime-trend-sees-criminals-targeting-churchgoers-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2020\/02\/18\/new-crime-trend-sees-criminals-targeting-churchgoers-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"New crime trend sees criminals targeting churchgoers&#8217; cars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Katlehong North SAPS has noted a worrying crime trend in their precinct, where vehicles are being stolen while their owners are in church.<\/p>\n<p>The thefts have been reported at a number of different churches in the area, with various vehicles being targeted.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>Police are urging churchgoers and the community as a whole to be more vigilant and aware of their surroundings when visiting local churches to avoid becoming a victim.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">ALSO READ:<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/230580\/empd-arrest-hawker-allegedly-in-possession-of-dagga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EMPD arrest hawker allegedly in possession of dagga<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/230185\/kat-worth-r2-200-found-in-katlehong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kat worth R2\u00a0200 found in Katlehong<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The police offer the community three simple safety tips to help safeguard their vehicles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Always lock your vehicle\u2019s doors and ensure all the windows are closed.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Don\u2019t leave your vehicle unlocked, even if you think you will only be away for a moment.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Park your vehicle in a well-lit area where it can be seen.<\/p>\n<p>Police further urged local churches to consider employing security guards who can patrol the parking areas while community members attend services.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Hav<\/strong><strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-admin\/germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za\">germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za,<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a class=\"anchor_post\" 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