Smash and grabs a huge problem in Sunninghill

Sunninghill continues to battle with the problem of smash and grabbers.  In the past few weeks there have been a number of these crimes on the corner of Maxwell Drive and Witkoppen Road with one incident being reported on the corner of Nanyuki and Witkoppen outside the Sunninghill Hospital.

These crimes are very difficult to curb as the culprits escape very quickly onto the N1.  We would once again request of residents not to keep anything of value inside your car.  Put your handbags and briefcases etc in your boot and keep your cellphones out of view.  This way you will not become a victim.

A number of measures are being implemented to try and curb this crime, including patrols by security companies in Sunninghill and the SAPS.  Unfortunately these are visible and once gone the criminals once again strike.  We have appealed to Sanral via our Ward Councillor to erect concrete palisading to prevent easy access to and from the freeway.  We will inform you of their response to our appeal.

The vast majority of these crimes occur during peak hour traffic and as a result make it impossible for their victims to avoid them.  Between 06h30 and 09h00 in the morning and between 16h00 and 20h00 at night.

Please keep your eyes and ears open when stopped at any intersection and keep OFF your cellphones and keep your valuables in your boot.