A thief recently broke into a house at BJ Section in Sakhile and stole copper pipes connected to the geyser.
According to the Community Policing Forum (CPF), the pipes are worth R900.
The same man was later seen at the scrap yard, trying to sell the pipes.
The CPF said this man dropped the pipes on the ground and fled the scene when he saw the owners of the house approaching the scrap yard. They also said he is still on the run and has not been arrested yet.
According to them, both the CPF and the Sakhile Police are looking for him.
The CPF urged the community not to allow strangers inside their houses. Mr Charles Msibi, CPF member, said some thieves pretend they are selling goods in order to check the inside of houses.
“People must also be careful of those doing their gardens and cutting grass because some are criminals.”
