{"id":98974,"date":"2019-07-19T08:15:30","date_gmt":"2019-07-19T06:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mobserver.co.za\/?p=98974"},"modified":"2019-07-22T08:45:21","modified_gmt":"2019-07-22T06:45:21","slug":"theft-motor-vehicles-rise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/middelburg-observer\/news-headlines\/2019\/07\/19\/theft-motor-vehicles-rise\/","title":{"rendered":"Theft of motor vehicles on the rise"},"content":{"rendered":"

Capt. Khanyisile Zwane, local police spokesperson, said that several Toyota Hilux bakkies were stolen in recent weeks. Older models are also at risk, Capt. Zwane warned.<\/p>\n

She advised vehicle owners to install extra security measures, park in safe areas and to regularly check on your parked vehicle where possible.<\/p>\n

Residents are also urged to report suspicious activity, persons or vehicles to the police.<\/p>\n

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