The top five stories on www.germistoncitynews.co.za for the week, May 4 to 11, were:
Be on the lookout for these vehicles
Sgt Styles Maome, communications officer for the Primrose police, warns the community to be on the lookout for several vehicles believed to have been used in crimes in the area.
Germiston FCS Unit investigates alleged kidnapping of 13-month-old in Alberton
The Germiston FCS (Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences) Unit together with the Brackendowns SAPS (in Alberton) were investigating the alleged kidnapping of 13-month-old Eden Laird.
According to the latest arrest statistics released by the Germiston Police Station, 91 suspects were arrested between April 22 and 29. The suspects were charged with various offences.
Update: Kidnapped baby Eden found and home safe
Thirteen-month-old Eden Laird, who was kidnapped last Wednesday, has been found and is safely home with his family. He was kidnapped in the Brackendowns, Alberton, area. Lt Col Jordaan was the cluster duty officer on duty and was tasked with the resolution of the kidnapping.
Update: Five suspects denied bail for kidnapping baby Eden
The five arrested for kidnapping baby Eden Laird (13 months) were denied bail in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court last Monday and are facing charges of schedule six kidnapping and blackmail.
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