Despite the sophisticated technology used in modern cars today, theft of items from parked vehicles continues to be a crime that is prevalent across South Africa.
Community Policing Forum crime data gathered by 7Arrows Security recently revealed that vehicle break-ins and the theft of valuables from vehicles have increased.
According to Maanda Tshifularo, Head of Dial Direct Insurance:"These crimes predominately take place at garage forecourts and shopping centres during the day and commonly involve two perpetrators. New shopping centres, restaurants etc are particularly vulnerable as they typically don’t have jamming solutions in place yet and have new security staff who aren’t as experienced in screening visitors to identify potential threats.
Be vigilant as you get out of your car -"sliders", are opportunistic and take chances by opening the car door in the split second before you lock it and escaping with valuables; MD of 7Arrows Security, Jason Mordecai, recommends a"sense check" using your senses of touch, sight and sound."When getting out of the car, look around you; do you see a car with occupants that look suspicious? Physically tugging the door handle of the car to ensure it is locked, entails the sense of touch. In addition, use your eyes and ears to double check for signs that the vehicle is locked," says Mordecai.
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