Crime

Suspect raids yield positive results in Amanzimtoti

Community members are encouraged to assist detectives with information that can lead to the successful apprehension and conviction of suspects.

THE Amanzimtoti detectives worked tirelessly during the month of October, conducting several suspect raids to ensure that perpetrators are arrested and put behind bars.

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Amanzimtoti Police Station’s communications officer, Captain Charlene van der Spuy, said they arrested 20 suspects for various contact and property-related crimes, such as assault GBH (grievous bodily harm), common assault, housebreaking and theft, theft general, warrant of arrests for shoplifting, business robbery and malicious damage to property.

“Arrested suspects are still attending court, and the detectives are confident they will be brought to book,” she said.

Thirty-two convictions were secured for the following crimes:

  • Shoplifting – admission of guilt paid for the amount of R200 to R5 000.
  • Theft general – admission of guilt paid for the amount of R1 500 to R3 000.
  • Possession of presumed stolen property – accused sentenced to 30 days to six months direct imprisonment and R1 500 admission of guilt.
  • Fraud – admission of guilt paid for the amount of R3 000.
  • Burglary business – six months imprisonment.
  • Malicious damage to property – 10 months imprisonment.

Van der Spuy said members in the community are encouraged to assist the detectives with information that can lead to the successful apprehension and conviction of suspects.

“Any information received will be regarded as privileged and confidential. We urge our community to play an active role in reporting crime and any suspicious behaviour to the police,” she said.

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Members of the community who may have information that can assist in solving crimes are requested to contact their local police station, Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or utilise the MySAPS application.

Van der Spuy added that the police work hand-in-hand with the community policing forums (CPF) and sub-forums, security companies, armed response units and neighbourhood watch groups, looking at a proactive approach to keeping the community and area safe.

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Britney Edwards

She joined the South Coast Sun as a multimedia journalist in 2022 after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Communication through the IIE Varsity College. She covers a variety of community news; from social events, inspiring stories and sport, to hard news, municipal matters and providing a platform for people to voice their concerns.

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