Pinetown SAPS warns of crime trends and hotspots
Following a spate of crime in some areas of Pinetown and surroundings, Pinetown SAPS has revealed some of the hostspots and the crime that has been on increase recently.
PINETOWN SAPS has issued a warning for the public to be wary of crime trends and hotspots.
The station’s communications officer, Jennifer Naidu, said that a spate of theft-of-motor-vehicles was reported from July to September.
“The vehicles were reported to have been stolen in the Pinetown CBD, Josiah Gumede Road, Kings Road, St Johns Street, Crompton Street, Moodie Street and Bamboo Lane.”
She reported that common days are Fridays and Saturdays between 09:00 to 11:59 and 12:00 to 14:59.
Naidu said that the police have also received a number of theft-out-of-motor-vehicle cases in the Pinetown and Westmead areas.
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“This indicates an increase as compared to last year.”
Police said that in the Cowies Hill area, burglary cases at residential premises have increased in the past two weeks.
“In New Germany, we have seen an increase of theft-of-gate-motor-batteries. We urge the public to be wary and contact CrimeStop on 08600 10111/Joint operation centre on 082 557 8282/Community Service Centre on 031 325 6794/95.
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