Cases reported:
• Theft: 4
• Possession of drugs: 3
• Illegal immigrants: 1
• Reckless and negligent driving: 1
• Pointing of firearm: 1
• Business burglary: 2
• Fraud: 3
• Residential burglary: 3
• Theft out of motor vehicle: 1
• Tampering/damaging infrastructure: 1
Arrests:
• Possession of drugs: 3
• Theft and malicious damage to property: 1
• Illegal immigrants: 1
• Possession of platinum: 1
• Housebreaking and theft: 1
• Pointing of firearm: 1
• Drunk driving: 1
Burglary:
• Voortrekker Road (business).
The shop was broken into this morning (Tuesday).
Stolen: Cellphones.
• Power Street (business):
The break-in took place on Friday.
Stolen: Tools and a sound system.
• Kitzinger Avenue.
The burglary occurred on Friday.
Stolen: Tools and bags of cement. A suspect was arrested.
• Hoy Avenue.
The home was burgled yesterday.
Stolen: A gaming console and a tablet.
• De Waal Street, Brakpan North.
The residence was broken into yesterday.
Stolen: A TV, radio, extension cord and other household items.
Theft out of motor vehicle:
• A man was robbed of his cellphone at the Voortrekker Road subway last night.
The driver and passenger were stationary at the traffic lights at 8.20pm when a thief grabbed the phone from the passenger and ran away.
The Herald reported in last week’s edition that the subway is currently a smash-and-grab hotspot. Another incident was also highlighted in yesterday’s Weekend crime round-up
Brakpan police have advised motorists to remove valuables from the vehicle or ensure items are kept out of sight in the boot or under the seat.
Information supplied by the Brakpan SAPS. All details are correct at the time of publishing.
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