This comes after eight dogs were poisoned in the road in one week (GCN, April 3).<\/p>\n
\u201cThe assumption is that all these dogs were poisoned on premises where items visible from the street were stolen,\u201d said Pine Pienaar, vice-chairman of the CPF.<\/p>
\u201cThe CPF also thinks that the poisonings could relate to the high number of motorcycle thefts in the sector, as some of the dogs that were recently poisoned were at a home where a number of superbikes were parked at the time.\u201d<\/p>\n
In an incident at 4am, in Sinclair Street, recently, Sector Four patrollers spotted a suspicious-looking bakkie with a motorcycle on the back of it.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen the patrollers approached the bakkie it sped off at a high speed, resulting in the motorbike falling off,\u201d said Pienaar.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe SAPS sector van was notified and two suspects were apprehended, with the help of the patrollers.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring the questioning of the suspects they told police that six motorcycles had been stolen from Alberton and the surrounding areas and this could point to the involvement of a syndicate,\u201d said Pienaar.<\/p>\n
The Sector Four CPF thanks the patrollers for doing their rounds within the sector, while community members are having a peaceful night\u2019s rest.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe again appeal to the community to lock away valuables, and plead with them not to leave them in plain sight for criminals to see,” Pienaar said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis creates an opportunity for criminals to poison our pets, just to lay their hands on the items.<\/p>\n
\u201cMake sure gates are locked and safe as, on many a night, the patroller finds gates wide open, an invitation to enter and commit a crime which can sometimes turn out to be fatal to residents.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Lambton Klip Sector Four CPF requests that any concerned members of the community join the unit and become involved in marketing and fund-raising, as the need is high for all kinds of articles to ensure that the patrollers are properly and safely equipped to be out there.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe urge the community to report all incidents, with a full description, date, time and location to the SAPS and to the Lambton Klip Sector Four CPF, so that we are aware of a crime and can follow-up on the results,\u201d said Pienaar.<\/p>\n
Crimes can be reported to the CPF on www.lkcpf.co.za, by email to admin@lkcpf.co.za, or by a call or SMS to 072 193 8496.<\/p>\n
Immediate attention will be given to all information and reports.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s stand together, be vigilant and proactive; it could stop crime in its tracks and take back our streets from these criminals roaming our area,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Related articles:<\/p>\n![\"Motorcycle](\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2015\/04\/16GCNCRIMEKLIPMH_562304912.jpg\")
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