Berea SAPS ensure public safety
Berea police made a number of arrests on Vodacom Durban July raceday on Saturday, 2 July.
According to Lieutenant PN Naidoo, communications officer at Berea SAPS, at about 3.15pm police were patrolling along Avondale Road when they noticed a man pretending to be a photographer working outside the race course. “He had no valid accreditation, and after searching him, officers found a knife in his possession. He was charged with being in possession of a dangerous weapon and detained at Berea SAPS,” Naidoo explained.
Later that evening, at about 5.30pm police observed a woman getting into her vehicle in Avondale Road and drive off. “They followed and stopped the woman because they noticed she was not steady on the road. A breathalyser test for alcohol was done and she was over the alcohol limit. The 41-year-old woman was charged for driving whilst under the influence of alcohol and detained at Berea SAPS but later released on bail,” Naidoo said.
At 8.15pm a woman was with friends at the racecourse when an unknown man hugged her, the woman tried to immediately stop the stranger and he started to walk away and she then noticed her cellphone missing. After informing police on duty, the suspect was located and arrested and the cellphone was recovered,” explained Naidoo. The 32-year-old suspect was charged with theft and detained at Berea SAPS.
Cellphone safety tips
Lieutenant PN Naidoo, appeals to the community to be vigilant with their mobile to safeguard against opportunistic criminals. “Conceal your cellphone when you are in a public place and never leave your cellphone unattended in a public place. Don’t leave your cellphone on a table or chair next to where you are seated,” he warned.
Naidoo said when you are in a public place only answer your cellphone when it is safe to do so. “Avoid being tricked into lending your cellphone to someone who wants to make a call and be aware of pickpockets in the vicinity,” he added.
