Residents are left vulnerable during the dark hours of load-shedding
Marius Jacobs of Canine Security has urged community members to join patrol forums to help reduce the rate of crime around town.
Going without electricity for as long as three hours has left residents uneasy and suspicious of every noise and unfamiliar movement.
Letaba Herald spoke to Marius Jacobs of Canine Security to find out if load-shedding has increased crime in town and surrounding areas.
“Although crime has not increased during load-shedding, we do get more calls to check a yard or respond to complaints of suspicious noises.” He identified Medipark as one of the most vulnerable areas in town.
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He warned residents of a shirtless man going around stealing cellphones and other small valuables from people’s homes.
“Load-shedding creates an opportunity for this person to hit and run without anyone noticing. The community in town, the rural areas and farming community are very vulnerable during the three hour electricity cuts.”
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“All the security companies respond and help when there is a serious incident like a hijacking, robbery, ATM blast, farm attack and house-breaking. The community is our eyes and ears and must report suspicious movements, people and vehicles.”
He concluded by stating that the more people come together, the better the chances of winning the fight against crime.
