• Friday – An attempted break-in was reported at an address along Queen Avenue.
The would-be burglar was attempting to force open the front door when the homeowner caught him in the act.
The suspect, who was found in possession of a knife and screwdriver, was arrested.
• Saturday – A home in Hospital Road, Brakpan North, was burgled of a TV, sound system and weed eater.
* TVs, speakers, a cellphone, wristwatch and other valuables were stolen from a residence in Bekker Road, Dalview.
* A car parked at the corner of Cavendish Street and Victoria Avenue was broken into and its radio was stolen.
* Three men robbed a Victoria Avenue gambling business at 10.40pm.
The robbers threatened a female cashier with a gun and fled with a large sum of money.
Read: Man sent to prison for 15 years for robbing gambling shop
• Sunday – A blue Nissan Sentra was stolen from Jones Street.
* Jewellery, a gaming console, cellphone and computer tower were stolen from a home along Gladstone Avenue.
Weekend arrests
• Shoplifting: 2
• Fraud: 2
• Residential burglary: 2
• Drunk driving: 2
• Possession of drugs: 1
• Theft: 1
Information supplied by the Brakpan SAPS. All details are correct at the time of publishing.
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