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List of ‘Smash and Grab’ hotspots

  • Writer: Brendan Verwey
    Brendan Verwey
  • Jan 13, 2017
  • 2 min read

List of “Smash and Grab” hot spots.

After watching the shocking video of the incident in Joburg, listeners of The Complimentary Breakfast give you advice on some spots to be extra vigilant around should you be in the area. Also some valuable tips on how to keep yourself safe.

Johannesburg:

Cnr Boeing and William Nicol Bedfordview Cnr William Nicol Drive and Main Road Cnr Joe Slovo Drive and Abel The bridge at the intersection of Bowling and Witkoppen The Grayston on ramp and off ramp in Sandton

Pretoria:

Fountains Circle Cnr Nelson Mandela and Andries Street Cnr DF Malan and Bloed, Boom, Struben and Proes Street Cnr De Villa Bois and Garsfontein Cnr Struben and Du Toit Street Cnr Francina and Paul Kruger Street Cnr Jean Avenue and the N1 on ramp Stormvoel at the N1 north off ramp

Some important precautions that you can take to avoid becoming a victim of this opportunistic and frightening crime:

1. Keep all valuables out of sight, preferably locked in the boot of your car.

2. Be aware of suspicious behaviour at intersections or if you are stuck in a traffic jam near a bridge or embankment. Turn the music down and pay attention to your surroundings.

3. Keep your doors locked at all times.

4. If you are driving an older model car, ensure that your boot is locked as many criminals try their luck with unlocked boots while moving through traffic.

5. Consider fitting your vehicle with smash and grab protection for your car windows.

6. If you don’t have smash and grab tinting on your windows, open your windows slightly, which will make the glass more pliable and resistant to shattering.

7. Always leave a gap between yourself and the vehicle in front of you, in case you need to make a quick getaway.

8. If you are unfortunate enough to become a victim of a smash and grab, remember that your safety comes first.  Do not attempt to pursue or apprehend the criminal as they may be armed or have accomplices close by – the tablet or phone simply is not worth risking your life.

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