Police officers nab 52 suspects in one week in Alexandra

Alex police officers handled 25 criminal cases which were reported at Alex Police Station and arrested 52 suspects in the week ending 5 March.

Spokesperson for Alex Police Station, Lieutenant Allie Kodisang said the following arrests were made:

• 1 for attempted murder
• 4 for assault with the intention to cause grievous bodily harm
• 10 for common assault
• 1 for common robbery
• 3 for malicious damage to property
• 1 for theft from motor vehicle
• 4 for possession of property suspected stolen from motor vehicle
• 2 for residential burglary
• 3 for general theft
• 2 for fraud
• 5 for drug-related crimes
• 11 for driving under the influence of alcohol.

The following cases were reported at the station;

• 1 for rape
• 2 for theft from motor vehicle
• 2 for vehicle hijacking
• 8 for residential burglary
• 5 for house robbery
• 1 for business burglary
• 6 for robbery using a firearm.

Details: Alex Police Station 011 431 7600.

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How do you rate the number of cases handled by police during this week from 1 to 10 and why? What more can police officers do to further rid the streets of crime? WhatsApp your views 079 439 5345.