ALBERTON SAPS have issued a warning to business owners in the Alberton area to be on the lookout for business robbers.
Here are safety tips:
*Install surveillance cameras strategically and implement some form of entrance and exit control.
*Make sure people can be clearly identified by the cameras as video footage assists the SAPS with investigations.
*Keep the premises well lit, both in- and outside.
*Take special precautionary measures at opening and closing times. Ensure that two or more staff members are present when the premises is being locked or unlocked.
*Place panic buttons in strategic areas of your business including the cash office or strong room.
*Inform police of any suspicious characters who you consider to pose a threat.
Important emergency numbers:
Flying squad: 10111
Fraud and corruption: 0800 701 701
SAPS Crime Stop: 08600 1011
Trauma centre: 083 923 1967/083 923 1978
SMS crime line: 32211
Child line: 0800 055 555
Sector 1: 071 675 6870/6871/6874/6875
Sector 2: 071 675 6872 / 6873
Sector 3: 07 167 5687 / 6877
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