Criminals strike during load shedding

MOKOPANE - The police has issued a warning to business owners and employees to be extra vigilant during load shedding periods as criminals use these time slots to  target the victims.
Recent incidents of robbery occurred during load shedding periods while shop assistants waited for the electricity to be switched back on, said a police spokesperson on Tuesday. 
In most incidents, culprits closely watch the assistants or shop employees as they tend to dwell in front of the shops where they are attacked or cell phones are grabbed.
The police furthermore ask businesses and individuals to report any suspicious 
activity immediately.
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