Railings from bridge ‘stolen’ in broad daylight
“We urge residents not to confront suspects themselves, but to call the police or armed response. Do not risk your life.”
The vigilance of Centurion community members who reported suspicious behaviour in their area to authorities led to the successful arrest of three men in three separate instances in the past week.
Monitor Net spokesperson JP le Roux said a man was taken into custody at Lyttelton police station on Monday afternoon. He and his accomplice were caught allegedly removing the metal railings from the bridge in Gerhard Street, Centurion, in broad daylight.
“The two were surprised by the arrival of members of the CPF and armed response officers from Monitor-Net and ADT after information from the community was received.
“Unfortunately, one of the perpetrators fled the scene. He jumped off the bridge and ran away. But the other was arrested.”
Le Roux said a part of the railing had already been removed from the bridge and moved. Tools they had allegedly used, were found on the scene.
The man was taken into custody by Lyttelton police.
Le Roux thanked community members who reported suspicious behaviour and incidents.
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“Those are the ones who actively make a difference in their communities. We urge residents not to confront suspects themselves, but to call the police or armed response. Do not risk your life.”
Lyttelton police spokesperson Captain Dave Miller confirmed the case. He said the man was arrested for possession of the suspected stolen property.
“He would have appeared in court on Tuesday, but the docket is still at court and would probably only be back next week.”
In another unrelated incident, a man was arrested in Wierda Park on Saturday afternoon, Le Roux said.
“We received a panic signal from a resident reporting a perpetrator on his premises.”
Le Roux said the suspect was apprehended by Monitor Net’s response officers. He was armed with a dangerous weapon, a panga and stolen items from the resident’s backyard were found on him.
He said the man was taken into custody by Wierdabrug police.
In yet another unrelated successful arrest, Copwatch’s control room received information on Tuesday that there was a wall jumper operating in the area of Rooihuiskraal.
Liam van den Heever, the spokesperson for Copwatch, said “within minutes our unit was dispatched and arrived at the scene”.
The man was apprehended and detained by Copwatch’s response officer.
“He was caught with suspected stolen property and handed over to Wierdabrug police.”
Wierdabrug police spokesperson Sergeant Divine Nkuna confirmed the cases, saying: “The Wierda Park suspect was charged with housebreaking and theft, and the Rooihuiskraal suspect was charged with theft.
“Both appeared in court on Tuesday.”
*Please note: This story has been amended
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