Reject & Report Stolen Goods

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REJECT AND REPORT STOLEN GOODS

Property crimes such as theft, housebreaking, shoplifting, handbag/cellphone snatching and theft out of motor vehicles lead to unnecessary suffering and impoverishment. If you buy stolen goods, more victims will suffer, because you provide a market for these goods and an incentive for criminals to keep stealing them. As thieves go about stealing goods to meet the demand for stolen goods they commit other crimes along their way and even murder or assault a witness or helpless victim or rape or injure a vulnerable woman or child.

Receiving stolen goods is also punishable by law. Reject any goods you suspect could have been stolen and report it to the police on Crime Stop 08600 10111. 

IF THEY STOLE IT AND YOU BUY IT MORE VICTIMS WILL SUFFER

SAPS CRIME STOP 08600 10111

SAPS EMERGENCY 10111

- from SAPS brochure 

Reject & Report Stolen Goods

Taking good care of your valuables plays a role in bringing down property crimes.

Remember the following:

  • Do not buy stolen goods.
  • Say "No!" to stolen goods.
  • Never leave your door keys hanging in the door. It is easy to make duplicate keys to later get easy access to the premises.
  • If you buy luxury goods, cut up the boxes and dispose of these in tied black bags - a branded box is a telltale sign of what thieves could find in your house.
  • Do not buy trendy items such as jewellery flashed in the streets. Honest trade does not operate in that way.
  • Never buy expensive brands of perfume, clothing, CDs, DVDs or any luxury goods at bargain prices from dealers with dubious credentials. They are bound to be fake.
  • Never leave your car keys in the ignition, even if it is for only a few seconds.
  • Never leave valuable items, such as laptops, cameras, cellphones or handbags on the car seat. Rather, keep them in the boot of your car, or out of sight.
  • Be on the alert when wearing expensive jewellery or carrying expensive equipment.
  • Ladies may turn their diamond rings to the inside so that the diamonds are not visible, especially when walking in the street.
  • Never keep your wallet in the back pocket of your trousers or leave your handbag unattended, for example in a shopping trolley.
  • Always mark your property and keep records of serial numbers, including your cellphone instrument, where possible. Your short-term insurance company may require these in case of a claim.
From a compilation by Annalise Kempen, Servamus Safety and Security Magazine






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