Car-related crimes still problem in CBD
Two vehicles were stolen on Friday at Dr Savage and Steve Biko streets.
Despite various successes in recent operations, motor vehicle-related theft is still a problem in the city centre, according to police.
“Over the weekend five cases of theft out of motor vehicle were reported,” said police spokesperson Captain Augustinah Selepe.
“Theft of motor vehicles remain a challenge as two vehicles were stolen on Friday at Dr Savage and Steve Biko streets,” she said.
“We urge members of the public to park vehicles where there is security.”
The station commander of Pretoria Central SAPS, Brigadier Moses Dladla, also urged members of the public to assist in the reduction of motor vehicle-related crimes by being vigilant and parking vehicles in secure areas.
Central police’s efforts to eradicate criminal activities in the city were fruitful this past weekend with 43 arrests being made.
Various integrated operations were held over the weekend.
The suspects were apprehended for various crimes such as common robbery, theft, malicious damage to property, drinking in public, assault to cause grievous bodily harm, non-compliance of Disaster Management Act and being in possession of a knife and unlicensed firearm.
Among the arrested were six people for driving under the influence of alcohol.
In a separate incident, two people were arrested for housebreaking after being found in possession of a stolen item.
Another success came during a road block where four people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, she said.
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