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Brakpan weekend crime round-up: Theft out of motor vehicles spikes

An overview of crimes reported to local SAPS from October 16 to 18.

The following crimes were reported to Brakpan police over the past weekend:

Friday – A battery was stolen from a vehicle parked at an address along Hastings Avenue.

  • A car parked along Cavendish Street was broken into. Cash, the vehicle’s radio and a knife were stolen.
  • Speakers were stolen during a burglary at a business along Dirk van her Hoff Street in Rand Collieries.

Saturday – A blue Ford Ranger was stolen from Mall@Carnival.

  • A firearm was stolen from a safe during a beak-in at a residence along Brodigan Avenue in Dalview.

Sunday – A suitcase containing clothes, as well as cash and other valuables were stolen from a vehicle parked at Carnival City.

Weekend arrests

  • Illegal immigrants: 2
  • Theft out of motor vehicle: 1
  • Selling liquor without a licence: 1
  • Drunk driving: 3
  • Possession of drugs: 8
  • Possession of precious metals: 1
  • Fraud: 1
  • Shoplifting: 1
  • Assault GBH: 1

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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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