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hijackiNgs

oN the iNcrease

Officer of
24/7 Security Services has seen a rise in the the Month
number of vehicle hijackings in Gauteng, and we Officer of the month is

urge everybody to be aware of this trend. MICHAEL MALESELA
MACHAKA who spotted
hile most hijackings take place in the driveways of fire from Bushwillow
residential areas with accessible escape routes, these Road and immediately
Wcrimes are also committed at: alerted the control room.
• Traffic lights and intersections
• Schools – during drop-offs and pick-ups
• Petrol stations, shopping malls, businesses and recreation areas.

Here are some safety tips
Entering your vehicle and driving
• Have your key ready, but not visible. Fire at 28 and 30 Camdeboo Road on
• Inspect the outside and inside of the vehicle before unlocking. Wednesday, 18 August 2021
• When stopping behind another vehicle, leave half a vehicle
length in front of your vehicle to make an emergency escape if Hi Kenny,
necessary. My family and I would like to compliment the response and
• When dropping off a passenger, make sure they are safe in their actions of the 24/7 Security personnel who spotted the fire,
own vehicle or home before departing. alerted us and helped us to extinguish it.
• Check the driveway and street before you leave or enter any
premises. Please could you pass on our grateful thanks for their efforts
• Be aware of pedestrians close to your destination – if you notice and involvement? With their help we were able to extinguish
suspicious behaviour, do not stop. the fire quickly and prevent it from spreading further.
• If approached by a stranger while in your vehicle, drive off or use
your hooter to attract attention. Among the three neighbours and the 24/7 staff the whole
• If you suspect you are being followed while out and about, drive incident was managed extremely efficiently with minimal
to the nearest police station or any busy public area. additional impact.
• If you encounter obstacles in the road, e.g. rocks, or tyres, do not
get out of your vehicle to remove them. Reverse and drive away Please could you let those on shift know that we were highly
in the opposite direction. impressed with the speed of their response, their actions, and
their involvement in the whole affair.
When parking your vehicle
• Check the rear-view mirror to ensure you are not being followed. Many thanks to them all.
• When exiting your vehicle, be cautious and aware of surrounding Regards
obstructions and shrubbery that may be concealing a hijacker. Tony Gardiner
• Never sit in your parked vehicle without being conscious of your
surroundings, especially if you are making a phone call.
SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING:
Fourways Gardens Estate residents are reminded that if you Please report all security-related matters
suspect that you are being followed, you must not stop at the immediately, without delay.
gates when arriving at the estate. Put your car’s hazards on A delay in reporting = a delay in resolution.
and drive around the circle until you are stopped by one of the
Security Officers. The Officers have all been trained to identify Onsite Control Contact details:
when a vehicle is driving around the circle, and what actions to 011 465 5466 or 076 200 5280
take should this occur, to safeguard the occupants of the vehicle.

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