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Weekend crime round-up

According to information received, the following crimes were reported to Brakpan police over the weekend:

• Friday – A home along Rossouw Street in Minnebron was burgled of a laptop, passport and cellphones.

* A gang of men robbed a business situated along Carmyllie Street in Dalview around 7pm.

The men held staff members at gunpoint and fled with cash and other valuables.

* A portable hard drive device and laptop were stolen from a car parked at Mall@Carnival.

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• Saturday – Batteries were stolen from a truck parked along Rangeview Road in Dalpark.

* A man was robbed of his cellphone and other belongings by two thieves along High Road.

The incident took place at about 11am.

* A Prince George Avenue shop was robbed by three men around 7.30pm.

The robbers, two of whom were brandishing firearms, helped themselves to cash, cigarettes and a cellphone.

• Sunday – Three gunman made off with cash and a cellphone after robbing a shop situated along Prince George Avenue.

They entered the shop around 8.30pm and threatened staff and customers.

Other cases reported:

• Thursday – Cellphones were stolen during a break-in at a home in Stoffberg Avenue.

Weekend arrests

• Theft out of motor vehicle: 1
• Possession of drugs: 1
• Shoplifting: 2
• Malicious damage to property: 1
• Drunk driving: 1
• Assault GBH: 2

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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