In recent months, Knysna and surrounding towns have experienced an increase in certain trends which are concerning. These trends areβ¦
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Criminals are specifically trying to target the alarm panels and transmitters. These are predominantly occurring during the day while residents are away from home. The suspects are trying the disable the alarm systems, sometimes via the roof.
It is believed that these suspects are operating between Wilderness and Plettenberg Bay with the same modus operandi. We suspect that a vehicle may be involved in the transporting of the suspects.
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– Residents are encouraged to be alert and record/report suspicious vehicles in their areas to your Security Company or SAPS.
– Perimeter beams should be armed to generate a signal before a suspect can reach the house.
– Homeowners can consider the installation of Microwave passives in high-risk areas such as panel location & roofs.
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There has been an increase in house robberies where victims are held up or tied up and valuables demanded.
These incidents around Knysna & surrounding towns have predominantly occurred at night between the hours of 20h00 β 23h00.
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– Perimeter beams should be armed while residents are going about their evening routines. Early detection combined with an audible siren is key to prevention.
– Panic buttons should be strategically placed around the house or kept on your person for ease of access.
– Residents are discouraged from going out to investigate noises.
– In the event of an intrusion, it is important to cooperate but at the same time, take in as much information about the suspects.
– Cut back foliage which criminals can use to hide.
– Install outside motion-activated lights.
– Close and lock doors and window.
– Use your alarms on the stay function.
ALLSOUND SECURITY is working closely with SAPS & other Security entities across the Garden Route in collating information in the ongoing investigations.