Cases reported:

• Theft of motor vehicle: 2
• Theft: 6
• Hijacking: 1
• Dealing in drugs: 1
• Fraud: 1
• Possession of drugs: 2
• Reckless driving: 3
• Contravention of protection order: 1
• Shoplifting: 2

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Arrests:

• Possession of drugs: 3
• Shoplifting: 2
• Theft: 1
• Drunk driving: 1

Hijacking:

• The driver of a silver Mercedes-Benz was hijacked in Leachville last night (Wednesday).

A gunman confronted the victim as he pulled up at an address along Punda Maria Street at about 9.45pm.

The perpetrators were travelling in a red Volkswagen Polo.

The stolen vehicle was later recovered.

Theft of motor vehicle:

• On Tuesday, a white BMW motorbike was stolen from an address along Abercorn Avenue.

• A white Nissan (model not specified) was stolen from Carnival City yesterday.

Information supplied by the Brakpan SAPS. All details are correct at the time of publishing.

Also read:SAPS identify hijacking hotspot in Brakpan

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