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The 37-year-old, driving an Audi R8, ‘The driver was then was shot several times and managed to shot by the assailants drive himself to a nearby clinic. and he managed to However, at the time of going to print, Captain Mavela Masondo, provincial drive away from the police spokesperson said the identity of the victim cannot be confi rmed at this stage. “We can confi rm that the victim is from the Western Cape.We have not been able to obtain a statement from the victim yet due to his condition. “Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects and the motive for the shooting is still unknown. We are investigating a case of attempted murder. The victim is in a serious but stable condition and the passenger was uninjured in the incident.” Masondo said they are investigating the case and the suspects are still on the loose. Constable David Mothapo, spokesperson for Sandton Police Station spoke about the incident that took place in Melrose, near the Athol offramp on 6 July, “The driver heard gunshots and then realised that he was the target. “The driver was then shot by the assailants and he managed to drive away from the gunfi re. He drove to the Morningside Clinic to have his gunshot wounds attended to. “As the victim drove into the clinic, the driver lost control of his vehicle and collided with three other vehicles at the clinic,” said Mothapo. The driver was taken to a nearby hospital to receive further treatment. Did you witness the shooting or accident? Share your stories with us on the Sandton Chronicle Facebook Photo: Pieter Dempsey page Extensive damage to the victim’s vehicle following a shooting in Sandton. The victim’s vehicle following the shooting and accident. 2 News Sandton Chronicle 14•07•2017 Boot it or lose it Shanice Naidoo from the possession of the [email protected] motorists. Items targeted include: A recent report from Sandton Purses, handbags and wallets police and Fidelity ADT has Laptop bags, briefcases and once again highlighted an backpacks increase in theft out of motor Shopping bags vehicles as well as smash- Cellphones, MP3 players and and-grab incidents, especially tablets at busy intersections such as Loose change and CDs Woodmead Drive, Sandton Keys. Drive, William Nicol Drive and Useful tips: Photo: Sarah Koning Bowling Avenue. Lock all your doors and never The public are concerned about the effectiveness of security at Rochester Place in Rivonia Road after A broad appeal has gone out open vehicle windows or doors an incident where a woman was robbed in the car park on 28 June. to the community to be mindful for strangers. when driving or walking in Avoid opening your those areas, especially during windows or getting involved in peak-hour traffi c. Just because discussions with street vendors there are many cars around does or anyone handing out fl yers. How secure is it? not mean you are safe. In fact, Be constantly on the lookout this is when people are being for suspicious characters. Sarah Koning existent. They barely look at you. came through the gate... I am sorry caught totally off-guard because Always be conscious of your [email protected] It’s window dressing. Management about this incident. Security was they are occupied with their surroundings and remain alert needs to address this as a matter of present and we are doing what we phones during ‘stop and move’ when coming to an intersection Members of the public are urgency.” can to assist police.” stages in traffi c. or stopping your vehicle. questioning security at Rochester Others expressed their fear of Mmutse said Rochester Place Linda Reeder, community Be wary of people standing at Place, a medical centre in Rivonia returning to the doctors because of has strengthened its security development manager for intersections. Road, after a woman was robbed the security situation. following the incident and now Fidelity ADT said one must If you encounter obstacles in the parking lot on 28 June. Nadine Ferreira said that a has seven security guards on the remember to keep your boot such as rocks or tyres do not get Manisha Algu, who was driving similar incident happened to her property. locked at all times, otherwise, out of your vehicle to remove a Maserati, was followed and in November 2015. “I was visiting They are also in discussions it is very easy while you them; immediately reverse robbed of possessions worth a paediatrician at Rochester Place with the doctors and laboratories are stopped in traffi c for the and drive off in the opposite R200 000. and it appeared that a car had based on the premises about criminals to just open your boot direction. Tracey-Lee Purto, who visits a followed me from the mall in requesting that patients present ID and grab and run. “Criminals Leave a gap between you and paediatrician at Rochester Place, Rosebank. There was no access before being allowed to access the are becoming very shrewd and the car in front of you to give said she feels unsafe when she control at Rochester Place so I property. know when people drive they you room to escape if you need takes her children to the doctor. doubt the criminals were stopped He said that a suggestion has sometimes forget that their to. “I’m not surprised to hear that either,” she said. been made that guards call doctors boot is still open if it does not “Letting the criminal take there was an incident. The security “We parked and then four men and confi rm appointments before automatically lock.” your handbag or cellphone could there is lax. Some days I have to with guns got out of the car, cars can enter. He also confi rmed She added that even then, you save your life. What’s important sign in, other days I don’t. Their which had parked behind us, and that guards will not only monitor need to stay alert as criminals is that you report the incident to book is useless and there is no took my jewellery, wedding ring the entrances but also patrol the know that people keep valuables the police as soon as possible. way of verifying the information and sunglasses. It was the most property. such as handbags, laptops, sports The police rely on intelligence people fi ll in. I have never seen terrifying experience of my life “These incidents are not only bags in the boot of their car to manage hotspots and trends,” guards patrolling the property. and my six-month-old child was happening at Rochester Place. these days. “They are now going she concluded. “It takes time to get in and out with me. I haven’t been back to People must be vigilant and as far as forcing motorists to of the car with small children Rochester Place since then and I observe if someone is following open their boot whilst standingnding and I don’t feel safe... There are don’t intend to.” them,” added Mmutse. still in traffi c. Remember always ways of deterring crime.” Building manager at Rochester smash-and-grabbers rely on Purto suggested that guards scan Place, Khethang Mmutse said, Have you experienced the element of surprise andd the licences to allow vehicles access “We take names and registration a similar incident at violent smashing of the windowindow to the property. numbers when people come Rochester Place? on the passenger side placeses the Kim Goldblum responded through the gate. In the instance of Visit the Sandton Chronicle motorist in a few momentss of to a post on Facebook saying, the robbery, there were three cars Facebook page to share your silent paralysis – just enoughugh “Outrageous! The security is non- following the woman when she story with us to get hold of the valuabless aandnd fl ee the scene!” A useful tip is to leave your window open about three Beware of online rental scams centimetres while in heavyy traffi c. She explained that it also Pieter Dempsey rental on Olx. agreements allows the window to absorborb [email protected] “She then contacted the Request the identity of the most of the impact by beingng less person whose details are on the owner such as ID or passport rigid while not leaving enoughough The Sandton police have issued advertisement, who claimed to be Request proof of ownership of room for the criminal to sticktick a warning to the community the owner of the fl at in question.” the property such as the title deed his hand through. Alternatively,ively, following a case where the victim Mothapo said the victim paid the In the case of a fl at or apartment most safety organisations was defrauded of almost R10 000. deposit and afterwards struggled in a residential complex, contact suggest motorists fi t their Sandton police said the to get hold of the alleged fraudster the body corporate for verifi cation windows with a polycarb fi lm.

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