Police have received reports of vehicles and motorcycles being stolen after motorists and riders left them unattended due to negligence, Police Media Spokesman Assistant Superintendent of Police F.U. Wootler said.
Speaking at a press briefing today (21), ASP Wootler said valuable documents and other belongings left inside vehicles and motorcycles had also been stolen in such incidents.
He said police had observed instances where three-wheeler drivers and motorcyclists left their engines running while attending to other matters, while others left the keys in their motorcycles or three-wheelers, allowing criminals to steal them within moments.
Police have also received reports of vehicles, motorcycles and three-wheelers being stolen after being parked outside homes, particularly when gates to the premises had been left unlocked, he said.
The Police Media Spokesman advised motorists who park in crowded areas to inform a security officer in the vicinity. If a vehicle is parked at a shopping mall, the relevant security officer or an employee of the mall should also be informed.
He also urged the public to exercise caution when parking motorcycles or vehicles at night in dark or isolated locations, as such conditions could provide opportunities for criminals to commit offences.
ASP Wootler further urged anyone whose vehicle is stolen to immediately inform the Police Emergency Hotline on 119 or 118, the nearest police station, or a nearby police officer. (Newswire)