Schoolboy’s smartphone returned
Three young men were arrested on Tuesday, 3 June after trying to steal a cellphone from a schoolboy at a bus stop in Musgrave.
According to Lieutenant PN Naidoo, Berea SAPS Communications Officer, the boy was going home from school and was at the bus stop when three men crossed the road while he was engaged in a conversation on his cellphone.
“They demanded his phone saying they would beat him up if he refused. Out of fear he gave it to them and when they left, he screamed for help to his schoolmates who were playing rugby.”
Nearly twenty boys ran after the suspects and one of them phoned the police. “They chased after the suspects until they caught them on Ritson Road where the police met them and retrieved the cellphone.”
House robber caught in the act
A house robber was arrested for attempted house breaking in Morningside thanks to the quick response by Berea police in the early hours of Monday morning.
Lt PN Naidoo said, a Morningside woman heard a noise near her window and when moved the curtain to check, she noticed a man trying to break in.
“The woman also noticed that the intruder was not scared so she phoned the police who responded quickly. When the suspect heard the van he ran but was arrested down the road,” added Naidoo.
Berea host Crime Awareness Day
Berea policing will host a Crime Awareness Day on Saturday, 28 June at Berea Park grounds from 8am. Lt Naidoo said the community is invited to the fun day where they will be able to network with police.
“Please look after your family, yourself and your property. We have noticed people are still leaving valuables visible in vehicles so please refrain from doing this as it makes one an easy target,” advised Naidoo.
