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The following crimes were reported to Brakpan police over the past 24 hours (January 23 to 24):

Cases reported:

• Possession of drugs: 1
• Business burglary: 1
• Possession of stolen property: 2
• Fraud: 2
• Crimen injuria: 1
• House robbery: 1
• Residential burglary: 2
• General theft: 5
• Attempted burglary: 1
• Reckless driving: 1
• Theft out of motor vehicle: 2
• Traffic offences: 1

Arrests:

• Rape: 1
• Possession of stolen goods: 1
• Theft: 1
• Possession of drugs: 1
• Housebreaking: 2
• Drunk driving: 1

House robbery:

• A lone robber assaulted a woman in her Victoria Avenue home yesterday (Tuesday).

The victim was awakened by the sound of her dog barking at around 10.30am and got up to investigate.

She found the man in the house and confronted him.

He struck her through the face and threatened her with a screwdriver.

The robber fled with a TV.

Burglary:

• Derby Avenue.

The home was burgled on Monday.

Stolen: Liquor, a DVD player and other valuables.

• Hosking Street, Brenthurst.

The residence was broken into yesterday.

Stolen: Two laptops and jewellery.

• Neutron Avenue, Vulcania (business).

The break-in took place yesterday.

Stolen: A TV, tools and a battery (type not specified).

Theft out of motor vehicle:

• On Monday, a toolbox and ladder were stolen from a vehicle parked along Evans Street in Brenthurst.

• A hand radio was stolen from a car parked at the Sherwood Shopping Centre yesterday.

Information supplied by the Brakpan SAPS. All details are correct at the time of publishing.

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Stacy Slatter

News editor Stacy Slatter is a seasoned journalist with 20 years of experience in community news. Throughout the years, she has covered a wide range of topics, from crime, municipal news and human interest stories, to sports and community events. Stacy also has extensive sub-editing experience.

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