Three housebreakings reported this past week
Housebreaking was the main crime to occur in town according to Mapogo A Mathamaga Security's latest crime report from February 28 to March 5.
Three serious incidents of housebreaking were reported to Mapogo A Mathamaga Security’s client base in Rand West City for the period from Monday, February 28 to Sunday, March 5.
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The security company’s operations manager Danie Vermeulen explained that during one of the housebreaking incidents in Helikon Park at 07:12 on Wednesday, March 1, the suspects gained entry to the home by jumping over the perimeter fence.
They went on to gain access into the house by forcing open a security gate and door. Suspects then went on to steal one flat screen TV, three laptops, and jewellery. No arrests have been made”.
Details about other incidents:
1. Tuesday, February 28 at 01:47 – Housebreaking in Village Street, Randfontein CBD
Suspects gained entry through the roof of the shop but fled when the alarm sounded. No arrests have been made.
2. Sunday, March 5 at 23:24 – Housebreaking in Malan Street, Randgate
A suspect gained entry by jumping over the back perimeter fence and breaking a small window but fled when the alarm sounded. No arrests have been made.
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