Gaborone West police warn motorists over rising car break-ins

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 80 Views |

A smashed side window of a car broken during a robbery. Showing hand bags and a camera on the back seat about to be stolen.

Car break-ins are spiralling out of control in Gaborone as Gaborone West police urge motorists to remain vigilant and avoid leaving valuables in their vehicles, amidst a surge in break-ins across the policing area.

Gaborone West Police Station Commander, Superintendent Knight Molosiwa, said the incidents remain a concern, with police recording between three and four cases weekly. He noted that most cases occur on weekdays, particularly from 5pm, when people are knocking off work and stopping at shops on their way home.

Molosiwa identified Molapo Crossing and Westgate Mall as the main hotspots for the crimes. He explained that thieves primarily target vehicles containing electronic devices such as laptops, tablets, and mobile phones.

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Gaborone West police warn motorists over rising car break-ins

Car break-ins are spiralling out of control in Gaborone as Gaborone West police urge motorists to remain vigilant and avoid leaving valuables in their vehicles, amidst a surge in break-ins across the policing area.

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