• Make sure when moving during the night, you move in groups to avoid being targeted by robbers.
  • Make sure you lock your doors of your vehicle before leaving it. Use modern alarm systems during the night.
  • Do not leave valuable items like cellphone, laptops in motor vehicle.
  • Record serial numbers and international mobile equipment identification (IMEI) of all your gadgets such as cellphones, laptops and radios.
  • During the night switch off the lights in your rooms and leave those outside on, so that you can see the intruders whilst they cannot see you and your property in the house.
  • Shut the windows and curtains when retiring to bed
  • Do not entertain strangers who purport to be desperately looking for assistance of any nature.
  • Switch off your television or computers during the night when retiring to bed.
  • Take all your valuables to your bedroom when retiring to bed.
  • Desist from the habit of leaving keys on the doormats, under the flower vases or in the toilets.
  • Do not accommodate strangers during the day or night.
  • Try to use public service vehicles when travelling.
  • Do not carry strangers in your motor vehicles.

Report your cases to CID/ZRP Zvishavane police as soon as possible. (051-2829 /2222).