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Mother and small child held in Roodepoort Police custody for duration of the weekend
CrimeActivist Devon Hofmeyr highlighted the matter via a video he posted on his social media platforms.
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Suspected cable thief sustains fatal injuries fleeing security
CrimeThere are suggestions that shots were fired in the chase but the man was fatally injured while trying to scale…
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Little Falls residents shocked by murder of elderly man
CrimeOne of the suspects was apprehended by Apcan Security and handed over to the police, while the second suspect is…
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Police outline their commitment to dealing with crimes against vulnerable women
CrimeMandated at a national level, Roodepoort Police have stressed their readiness to tackle violence against vulnerable females but reiterated their…
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Our plea for vital information needed to hold criminals to account
CrimeAs a community publication, our focus is the people of Roodepoort and the greater West Rand.
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Unlicensed firearm and stolen car recovered in separate incidents
CrimeIn the first incident, police arrested a man who was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm.
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Thieves abandon live bomb in failed cash in transit heist
CrimeSeveral weeks ago, thieves accidentally set fire to the cash they intended to steal and again this week, explosives proved…
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Victims escape attempted hijacking in Witpoortjie
CrimeFortunately, the criminals decided against carrying out the deed when they discovered the vehicle was transporting children.
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Be aware of the various forms of online fishing scams
CrimeThree common variants of scams revolve around extracting personal information from an unsuspecting mark, namely phishing, vishing and smishing scams.
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JMPD warns those who drink and drive
CrimeMinnaar also went on to issue a stern warning against the use of home-brewed drinks such as pineapple beer, or…
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Gate motor theft on the rise
CrimeThe company reminded residents that gate motors have been popular among thieves for a long time.
