The festive season is fast approaching and as we all start to make plans
for annual shutdown or time away with family and friends make certain that All
security plans are in place well in advance.
Do NOT leave these till the last minute as it is then rushed and maybe
not completed correctly.
October has seen a lot of activity
in the underworld and quite a few gangs operating in and around Harare. Reports
received from the following areas: Alex
Park, The Grange, Chisipite, Greendale, Glen Lorne, Mandara, Highlands, Ballantyne
Park, Avondale, Helensvale, Mount Pleasant, Monavale, Emerald Hill &
Highlands. Be warned …. This has all
taken place in both daylight and night hours, they are not shy at accosting you
with a ‘story’ of why they are on the property.
It is not wise to leave gates open even if there is a lot of traffic
going thru the gate, this is a perfect opening for the perpetrators to gain entry, and it is usual for there to be
more than one on site, and always a getaway car not far off. Do not leave laptops, cameras, wallets,
handbags, jewelry, or cash in view. If disturbed, these men will take anything
at hand before taking off. Panic remotes
should be worn at all times to set the alarm off and in most cases scare them
to leave before any backup or help arrives.
In some reports it is felt that a spray is in use that will
anaesthetize both people and animals
once sprayed into an area, giving the perpetrators plenty of time to go through drawers, cabinets, cupboards … in fact the
house, and take what they require without disturbing anyone and thankfully
leaving the occupants unharmed. All of this is not put out to frighten the
reader, but to fore warn them not to leave windows, etc open especially if
there is no one in that part of the building, engage the alarm where
possible. It is also advisable to check
all sensors on a regular basis, those outside need to be in a ‘clear’ area with
nothing left hanging on top of them i.e washing from the clothes line etc. or
in a shadowed area. This is all very
basic but sometimes over looked.
Let’s ALL fight
this crime together - stay ALERT and
SAFE !
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