Some will spend holidays away from their homes; this obviously exposes them and their properties to criminals.
The Dawn Park Police Station advises people to keep safe by adhering to the following tips:
• Leave somebody to guard the property all the time you are away.
• Inform your trusted neighbours that you will be away and ask them to report any stranger or strange activities to the police.
• Do not leave your vehicle idling on the driveway.
• When driving home at night, call someone to open the gate for you.
• At night, always keep your security gate and doors locked.
• When children are playing outside, they must remain within sight of their parents.
• Avoid walking alone in the dark and in dodgy places; walk where there are street lights or in groups.
• Avoid walking in open fields, especially during the night.
• When driving in the car or parking at malls, always keep your valuables hidden from criminals, especially when you are stationary at traffic lights.
Emergency numbers: 10111, 112
Dawn park SAPS – 011 862 8000
