A new trend called ‘window shopping’ has emerged among smash & grab thieves on Jakes Gerwel Drive in Cape Town, where they assess their potential targets and examine vehicles and their occupants for any signs of weakness. CCTV footage has revealed that thieves scrutinized their targets 100 times, more than twice the number recorded in 2022. The increase suggests an evolution in criminal behavior and requires drivers to take steps to guarantee their personal safety. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the responsibility increasingly falls on drivers to safeguard themselves.
