The following crimes were reported to Heidelberg SAPS between March 9 to 15.

These statistics are shared to create community awareness about current crime trends in the area.

Sector 1

(Bergsig, Blinkpoort, Eendracht, Groenfontein, Heidelberg Army Gymnasium, Heidelberg Kloof, Klippoortjie, Koppieskraal, Overkruin, Poortjie, Rooikraal, and rural areas – Spaarwater and Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve):

• Bergsig – Residential burglary, Dahlia Street, March 15 at 08:40.

• Bergsig – Armed robbery, March 12 at 10:30.

• Spaarwater – Residential burglary, Third Street, March 9 at 06:45.

Property involved: Cellphone, laptop, sandwich maker, and an ornament.

Sector 2

(Boschfontein, Heidelberg CBD, Heidelberg Central, Jordaan Park, Klipstapel, Mount Arabel, Shalimar Ridge and Schickfontein):

• Heidelberg Central – Residential burglary, Van der Westhuizen Street, March 14 at 03:50.

• Bosfontein – General theft, Flamink Street, March 13 at 17:00.

• Heidelberg Central – Malicious damage to property and general theft, Berlyn Street, March 13.

• Heidelberg CBD – General theft, Voortrekker Street, March 10 at 09:30.

• Heidelberg Central – Theft of motor vehicle, Hospital Street, March 11 at 08:30.

• Shalimar Ridge – Attempted murder and armed robbery, Jumna Avenue, March 8 at 19:30.

Property involved: Gas Cylinder, braai stand, water pipe, dustbin, money, Kia K2700, and a cellphone.

Sector 3

(Bothaskraal, De Hoek, Houtpoort, Rensburg, Lagerspoort, Modderfontein and Steynskraal):

• National Road 3 – Hijacking and kidnapping – N3 South Freeway, March 12 at 19:00.

• Rensburg – General theft, JG Strydom Street, March 10 at 21:00.

• Rensburg – General theft, DF Malan Street, March 11 at 12:42.

Property involved: Suzuki Ertiga, cellphone, money, gate motor, clothing, perfume, and jewellery.
Heidelberg SAPS may be contacted on 016 341 0358 or 072 887 0167.

Alternatively, call the corporate communications office on 010 499 4513, or the station commander on 010 499 4508.