(Main Text)
- On May 22, at approximately 11:30 PM, six foreign tourists were victims of a robbery at a campsite in Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa Region. The victims were sleeping in a tent mounted on the roof of their vehicle when the car’s alarm went off. Upon exiting the tent to check, they found two men breaking the car windows and stealing valuables. The stolen items included cash, mobile phones, and passports.
- In the unfortunate event that you become a victim of a crime, please ensure that you obtain a “Police Report” or other documentation from the nearest police station.
- Contact Information for the Local Police Tourist Protection Unit: If you are a traveler and fall victim to a crime, regardless of the location, contacting the following numbers will help ensure a smoother response. When making contact, please provide your nationality, name, location and time of the incident, and details of the crime.
- Contact 1 Mobile: +264 81 259 6425 / +264 81 615 4401
- Contact 2 Mobile: +264 81 474 7414
- Contact 3 Mobile: +264 81 252 7017
- Contact 4 Mobile: +264 81 147 8663
- Contact Information for Police Stations by Region:
- Erongo Region: 064-219025
- Oshikoto Region: 067-2235033
- Oshana Region: 065-2236006
- Otjozondjupa Region: 067-300600
- Ohangwena Region: 065-264208
- Omaheke Region: 062-566100
- Omusati Region: 065-251864
- Karas Region: 063-221800
- Kunene Region: 065-273148
- Khomas Region: 061-2094439
- Zambezi Region: 066-251233
- Hardap Region: 063-345036
- Kavango East Region: 066-266300
- Kavango West Region: 066-264877
(Key Points)
- On May 22, at approximately 11:30 PM, six foreign tourists were victims of a robbery at a campsite in Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa Region.
- Please be vigilant with your valuables, even within facilities like campsites, and avoid leaving them in visible places outside your vehicle.
- In the event of encountering the robbers, please do not resist.
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