NORTHERN CAPE. — The police service in Kimberley is warning motorists to be vigilant after three vehicles, estimated to be worth more than R4 million, were stolen within days in the city.
According to police spokesperson, AO Molefi Shemane, a Toyota Land Cruiser was stolen from a shopping centre car park on Wednesday. On Friday, a Ford Ranger Wildtrak and a Ford Raptor were also stolen from a shopping centre car park. Police are investigating the incidents and following leads to identify and arrest those responsible. They have received information that a man and woman are visiting shopping centre car parks and possibly using signal blockers to tamper with vehicle locking systems. This information forms part of the ongoing investigation.
Motorists are warned not to rely solely on the vehicle's flashing lights or the sound of the central locking system. They must physically ensure that all doors are locked before leaving their vehicles. Motorists are further advised to park their vehicles in well-lit and, where possible, secured areas. Valuable items such as laptops, handbags and electronic devices should not be left visible in vehicles.
Police are appealing to the public to report suspicious persons or activities immediately to security personnel or police and not to confront alleged criminals themselves.
Anyone with relevant information can contact AO Anthony Rheeder of the Kimberley vehicle crime investigation unit on 083 538 3520.
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
