LoadShedding: CPFs say criminals taking advantage of darkness
Durban - The cover provided by darkness during load shedding is making criminals bolder, resulting in increases in muggings, break-ins, hijackings and thefts from cars. This is according community policing forums in Durban, three of which said crime increased in their areas during load shedding, especially in the evenings.
“Criminals are aware that alarms become faulty and they take advantage. Residents also leave windows open because it is hot,” Akoo said. Phoenix CPF chairperson Umesh Singh said his area had experienced an increase in house robberies, break-ins and thefts from cars. Biyase said people were being mugged on their way home from work because they returned when it was dark and the lights were out.
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