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The Gqeberha police's Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit says it is concerned about the rate at which vehicles are being stolen in the city.
Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu said: "In the past week, six vehicles have been reported as missing, particularly in areas such as gyms, schools, and residential yards."
She added that in one incident, the driver was hijacked in Kwazakele, while two vehicles have since been recovered,
"It is evident that the perpetrators are utilising sophisticated methods, including the use of ignition devices with computers, to bypass security systems and steal these vehicles."
Naidu said two of the recovered vehicles were traced to Zwide, through their tracking devices.
She said they were in the process of being dismantled and it is believed that the suspects were looking for the tracker device.
Police said while some of the stolen cars were older models, and VW Polos, higher-end vehicles such as the Toyota Fortuner and the Dakar Hilux bakkie, have become recent targets.
SAPS said the areas of concern are Humewood, Walmer and Mount Road policing precincts.
Naidu also pleaded with vehicle owners to be extra vigilant and to park vehicles in well-lit areas
Anyone who can assist police in their investigations has been asked to contact Detective Warrant Officer Jacques Joubert on 071 362 8690 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station.
