Cases reported:
• Common robbery: 1
• Theft: 4
• Pointing of firearm: 1
• Contempt of court: 1
• Business burglary: 1
• Robbery with firearm: 1
• Common assault: 1
• Theft from motor vehicle: 1
• Residential burglary: 1
• Fraud: 1
• Tampering with/damaging infrastructure: 1
• Malicious damage to property: 1
• Possession of suspected stolen property: 1
• Speeding: 12
• Drunk driving: 2
Arrests:
• Possession of drugs: 1
• Possession of hijacked motor vehicle: 4
• Speeding: 12
• Drunk driving: 2
Armed robbery:
• A male commuter was robbed on a train by five men yesterday (Thursday).
The victim, who boarded a train from Springs to Johannesburg, was confronted by the group at around midday.
One of the men was armed with a gun and a knife.
They seached the victim and took his cellphone and cash.
The robbers disembarked at the Schapenrust Train Station, in Brenthurst.
Burglary:
• Hospital Road, in Brakpan North (business).
The break-in took place on Wednesday.
Stolen: Stock (not specified).
• Numbi Avenue, in Leachville.
The home was burgled yesterday.
Stolen: A TV.
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