The Kagiso Police are concerned about the rise in house robbery incidents in their area.
Captain Solomon Sibiya, spokesperson for the Kagiso Police, said in a statement that house robbery incidents are inhumane, an extreme violation of basic human rights and have long-lasting effects on the victims.
He explained that victims of house robberies can range from infant to the most elderly, and that perpetrators are armed, violent, cruel and aggressive.
They come face to face with their victims and show no mercy. They can take a life if there is any form of resistance by their victims. Defenceless victims watch with dismay as their hard-earned belongings are robbed or taken at gunpoint,” he said as he explained why house robbery is among the most violent and deadly crimes in our societies.
He said that the residents of Tshepisong must do something in their area before criminals take complete control, explaining that three incidents of house robbery in Tshepisong that happened late on Saturday night, 5 September, were reported to the Kagiso Police.
“In all the incidents the victims identified two suspects, one of them armed with a firearm. In one of the incidents the armed robber allegedly pointed a firearm at a child,” he explained.
The Kagiso Police station commander, Brigadier Themba Maduna encouraged residents of Tshepisong to form recognised community structures such as street committees.
“We expect our Community Policing Forum (CPF) to take the leading role, sensitise and work hand in hand with police and civil structures to address incidents of house robberies at Tshepisong and crime in general soon, but not to take the law into their hands,” Maduna advised.
Kagiso Police are urging you that if you have any information pertaining to these crimes to call them on 011 696 9000, 011 696 9059, 011 696 9065 or 011 696 9067. Alternatively make use of the Crime Stop line on 08600 10111, send an SMS to 32211 or make use of the My SAPS app to stay anonymous.
