Resident robbed at gunpoint in Waterkloof
Three armed men robbed a Waterkloof resident of his phone, wallet and watch.
A resident from Waterkloof in Edward Street was robbed at gunpoint Tuesday afternoon.
Botha du Plessis, spokesperson for Interactive Security, said they responded to an armed robbery at the address around 14:30.
“The resident has just turned into his driveway when a white Toyota Corolla drove past him. He parked in the garage and, as he walked back to his gate to close it, noticed the Corolla again. Three armed men then got out of the Corolla and robbed him of his phone, wallet and watch,” Du Plessis said.
“We called Brooklyn police, however, when they arrived, the resident did not want to open a case.
“The same modus operandi was used in another incident in the area about two months ago.”
Du Plessis said the area was also targeted by thieves who steal gate motors. Business premises were also being targeted.
“We responded Wednesday morning at 02:00 to a burglary in Garsfontein Street. Burglars mainly gain access through the roofs of businesses,” he said.
“This particular business was robbed a year ago and we updated their security. When the burglars entered through the roof this morning, the alarm went off and they left. Nothing was stolen.”
Brooklyn police spokesperson Captain Weilbach confirmed that no case has been opened for the past 24 hours in respect of a robbery incident in Edward Street, Waterkloof.
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