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According to information received, the following crimes were reported to Brakpan police over the past 24 hours (September 18 to 19):

Cases reported:

• Theft: 3
• Theft out of motor vehicle: 2
• Inquest: 1
• Fraud: 1
• Residential burglary: 2
• Theft of motor vehicle: 1
• Driving without a licence: 1
• Attempted residential burglary: 1
• Theft from motor vehicle: 1
• Intimidation: 1
• Shoplifting: 1
• Reckless and negligent driving: 1
• Common robbery: 1

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Arrests:

• Theft: 1
• Shoplifting: 1

Burglary:

• Derby Avenue.

The break-in took place on Saturday, last week.

Stolen: Tools.

• Verster Street, Minnebron.

The home was burgled yesterday (Wednesday).

Stolen: A TV, a laptop, liquor and other household items.

Attempted burglary:

• An attempt was made to break into a residence in Elton Street, Minnebron, yesterday morning.

The homeowner heard a noise at around 4am and got up to investigate.

She saw several shadowy figures at her sliding door and put the lights on.

The would-be burglars then fled the scene.

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Theft out of/from motor vehicle:

• On Tuesday, a laptop was stolen from a vehicle parked at an address in Bobstay Road, Dalpark Extension One.

• A spare wheel was stolen from a bakkie parked at Mall@Carnival on Tuesday.

• On Friday, last week, a laptop was stolen from a vehicle parked at Mall@Carnival.

Theft of motor vehicle:

• A blue Ford Tracer was stolen from Northdene Avenue yesterday afternoon.

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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