INVARIABLY we generally tend to complain about “bad service” to the press, around a braai, at informal get-togethers, yep the normal status quo.
This time actually, the exact opposite. Commendable service by our local SAPS!
Recently I met with some friends at a local restaurant to enjoy lunch, shoot the breeze and share some quality time together.
After all was said and done, I got back to my car and noticed leaves on the seats, thinking that I may have left the sunroof open, or perhaps even hail damage.
Alas! Some unscrupulous person had forcefully broken a window, also damaging the decorative panel and slide rubber, although nothing of value was visible from the outside.
Needless to say, a local security company was alerted and within two minutes they were on the scene, did a quick overall check and contacted SAPS who arrived merely moments later.
Without any shenanigans the SAPS investigation officers professionally summed up the extend of the incident, took statements and promised a case number within a few hours.
Low and behold, later that very evening an SMS confirming the case number!
Early the next morning, a courtesy call from a SAPS detective, who enquired whether the car was available for finger printing.
Shortly before noon, a SAPS forensics officer arrived and dusted the car just like in the movies! Satisfied with her find, she informed us that we can expect a follow-up call.
Early next morning again, yes a call from Alberton SAPS confirming modi operandi.
Hats off to the Alberton SAPS I say!
Leo Velthuijzen
