Just after 3am this morning Drift Reaction received a panic alarm as well as a call from the guards on a site in Pinehaven. Tactical units were immediately dispatched and on arrival they checked the perimeter electric fence.
They met up with a resident who reported that his wife was awoken by a strange noise. When he went down stairs to check, he saw suspects at one of the windows. The suspects fled over the wall. The electric fence strands were opened with sticks and cardboard was placed over the strands to stop the fence from triggering.
This is no new method and suspects often use this to gain entry.
They only triggered the fence when they fled back over into the field. Nothing was taken.
This incident could have turned into a house robbery within seconds if the suspects had already gained access into the house.
Criminal activity in the Pinehaven and surrounding areas are definitely on the increase.
Please install outdoor accessories such as beams, motion detectors and alarm systems.
Please also be vigilant.
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