Midrand Sector 3 Crime Forum, a sub-forum of the Midrand Community Police Forum, said Noordwyk, Country View, and Crowthorne were experiencing a spike in house break-ins and house robberies.
This was revealed by forum patrol coordinator Otto Ramkoka on September 13, who added that the criminals were using a pickaxe to break in.

“Spring is here, and so is crime. Indeed, over the past week alone, we have seen an increase in housebreakings and robberies in our sector. Some of the suspects are armed with firearms. Community members are encouraged to ensure all doors and windows are securely locked when occupants are not home,” said Ramokoka.

He urged residents to also remain vigilant as snatching of cellphones was on the rise.

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“San Ridge Square fast food outlets have been targeted mostly. Peak occurrence of this was on Friday and Saturday between 18:00 and 20:00.”

Ramokoka thanked the community for donating a generous R4 700 recently to help the sector be better equipped and safer. He appealed for more donations to continue ensuring the safety of the community.

He said that after seeing many cars enter the Noordwyk Park, the park has since been fenced off to prevent vehicles from entering.

Ramokoka concluded that only pedestrians on foot can access and enter the park as per Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo’s regulations.

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