The following crimes were reported to Heidelberg SAPS between May 11 and 17.

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):

• Groenfontein – Truck hijacking, R42 Nigel Road, May 14 at 17:00.

Property involved: Nissan truck, cellphone, and money.

Sector 2

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

• Heidelberg Ext 6 – Common assault, Chris Street, May 15 at 08:20.

• Heidelberg Ext 6 – Business robbery, Albert Street at 01:00 (no date disclosed).

• Heidelberg Central – Carjacking, Spruyt Street, May 12 at 13:45.

• Heidelberg CBD – Residential burglary, Mare Street, May 14 at 05:00.

• Heidelberg Ext 6 – Residential burglary, Marshall Street, May 14 at 05:30.

• R549 Vaaldam Road – Malicious damage to property, May 14 at 20:00.

• R549 Vaaldam Road – Public Violence, May 15 at 03:00.

Property involved: Cellphone, two-way radio, money, Renault Kwid, TV, and a windscreen.

Sector 3

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

• Rensburg – Business burglary, Romyn Street, May 13 at 15:30.

Property involved: Computer equipment.

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.