Motorists are warned to be on high alert regarding a scam of placing poison-laced napkins on the car door latch for robbing and kidnapping.
The police in Lejweleputswa are warning residents of a scam where a napkin is placed on the door latch of cars. The napkin is laced with a poisonous substance that instantly makes the person in contact with it become numb and incoherent
It is purportedly being used as a new method to abduct or rape victims, and steal vehicles. If found on a vehicle, do not touch it.
Look for an object or stick to push it off from the door handle and use a tissue or wet wipe to clean it before opening the vehicle’s door. Ensure that the nearest local police station is notified.
These are the numbers provided by the police and are available all hours:
Welkom Police Station on 079-886-5574; Thabong Police Station on 082-848-8120; Odendaalsrus Police Station on 082-864-0004; Virginia Police Station on 082-465-3011; Hennenman Police Station on 057-573 9115; Ventersburg Police Station on 082-529-2443; Riebeeckstad Satellite Police Station on 060-646-0596; Allanridge Police Station on 082-466-6632; and the Welkom Flying Squad on 082-052-7729.
