The Kagiso Police are calling on the community to assist them with information regarding two men wanted for house robbery and theft.
Captain Solomon Sibiya, Kagiso Police spokesperson explained that the two men are wanted for a number of residential burglaries committed around Kagiso.
The latest incident occurred on Tuesday, 8 September at about 12.30pm in Extension 14 when a plasma TV and two cellphones were stolen.
The victim told police that the first man arrived at her home and told her that he had come to fetch copies of her CV and ID for a position that was available at a clothing shop in town. He also told her that her mother had referred him to her.
The victim handed him her CV but she did not have a copy of her ID. The man suggested that both of them go to the nearest internet cafe to make a copy,” Sibiya explained.
The woman agreed and both got into the man’s grey Toyota Corolla that was parked outside, where another man was waiting in the driver’s seat.
“They drove off to an internet café where they waited outside for the victim to get the copy. Once she was done, she went to the police station to have it certified,” he said.
When she left the police station and returned to the Internet café she found that the two men weren’t there.
On her way back home, the victim came across her mother who informed her that the men had broken into their home.”
The Kagiso Police once again warned residents to be more cautious of people pretending to be helpful.
“The current unemployment situation is worse than before. Always remember that there are people out there who will take advantage of the situation and play on your desperation, pretending to be agents of a company,” Sibiya warned.
He added that no person would come to your door and ask for your CV, and that residents should be cautious and alert.
He urged residents to report any strangers approaching them with similar scams to the Kagiso Police immediately. They can be contacted on 011 696 9000, 011 696 9059, 011 696 9065 or 011 696 9067. Community members can also make use of the Crime Stop line on 08600 10111. Alternatively send an anonymous SMS to 32211 or provide information via the My SAPS app.
