Car theft at UCT rising, 10 stolen so far this year

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Car theft at UCT rising, 10 stolen so far this year
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A staff member at UCT, who did not want to be named, said when she reported the theft of her car at the local police station, she learnt that hers was not the first to be stolen in the area. CapeTimesSA

The frequency of incidents has left an employee fearing for her safety, after her vehicle was stolen last year and has still not been found.

“Being obviously on edge I invested in a steering wheel lock hoping that it would deter any potential crime. About seven weeks later my car was also stolen from the same parking area. On reporting to Rondebosch police I was informed of another car stolen that same day, in the same parking lot,” she said.“My details were written on a scrap piece of paper.

“UCT’s response is in line with the overall security plan which is updated continuously. This includes the deployment of additional response vehicles to ensure increased visibility as well as mobile surveillance units. The university has also implemented an upgrade of technological measures such as licence plate recognition.”

The frequency of incidents has left an employee fearing for her safety, after her vehicle was stolen last year and has still not been found. “Being obviously on edge I invested in a steering wheel lock hoping that it would deter any potential crime. About seven weeks later my car was also stolen from the same parking area. On reporting to Rondebosch police I was informed of another car stolen that same day, in the same parking lot,” she said.“My details were written on a scrap piece of paper.

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