Cases reported:
• Theft out of motor vehicle: 1 (Apex case)
• Theft: 1
• Possession of drugs: 4
• Residential burglary: 1
• Assault GBH: 1
• Crimen injuria: 1
• Tampering with infrastructure: 1
• Business burglary: 1
• Reckless driving: 1
• Fraud: 3
• Murder: 1
• Dealing in drugs: 1
• Inquest: 1
Arrests:
• Possession of drugs: 5
• Murder: 2
• Housebreaking and theft: 1
Murder:
• The body of a man was found in Plastic City on Sunday.
Brakpan police were called to the informal settlement at around 10pm.
Upon arrival, a community member led officers to a bushy area where the body was located.
Read: Plastic City shooting leaves two dead
The deceased sustained stab wounds to the neck and stomach and cuts to his head.
It is believed the 33-year-old was involved in an altercation the previous evening, during which two men allegedly threatened to kill him.
Police have since arrested two suspects on a charge of murder.
Burglary:
• Short Road, Rand Collieries (business).
The break-in took place on Saturday.
Stolen: A laptop.
• Grey Avenue.
The home was burgled yesterday (Monday) and a suspect was arrested on the property.
He was found in possession of jewellery belonging to the complainant.
Also read: Man’s burnt body found near casino
Information supplied by the Brakpan SAPS. All details are correct at the time of publishing.
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