Cases reported:
• Business burglary: 1
• Common assault: 2
• Pointing of firearm: 1
• Murder: 1
• Attempted residential burglary: 1
• Traffic offences: 1
• Assault GBH: 1
• Using motor vehicle without owner’s consent: 1
• Theft of motor vehicle: 1
• Theft out of motor vehicle: 1
• Theft: 4
• Malicious damage to property: 1
• Reckless driving: 1
Arrests:
• Attempted housebreaking: 1
Murder:
• A case of murder was opened after the body of a 36-year-old man was found along the R23 (Heidelberg Road) on the border of Brakpan and Benoni on Sunday morning.
The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the head.
Burglary:
• Denne Road, Withok Estates (business).
The break-in took place on Friday.
Stolen: Computer screens, laptops and other office equipment.
Attempted burglary:
• An attempt was made to break into a house along Lester Road in Brenthurst yesterday (Monday).
Nothing was stolen from the home, but a security gate was damaged.
A suspect was arrested.
Theft of motor vehicle:
• On Sunday, a white Hyundai H100 bakkie was stolen from Lester Road in Brenthurst.
Information supplied by the Brakpan SAPS. All details are correct at the time of publishing.
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