Theft contributes to infrastructure damage, police say

POLICE have found that the trend of cable theft has sharply increased cases of theft in the Brighton Beach precinct.

 

These cables range between copper, electrical, and telephone including water pipes. Areas affected are Jacobs, Clairwood, Bluff, and Bayhead in Chatsworth.

 

To raise awareness, Captain Louise le Roux, held a flyer campaign on Wednesday, September 8. The project’s intention was to discourage people from purchasing stolen goods.

 

“The reporting of the theft of the illegal trade in copper cables and other non-ferrous metals was encouraged through the campaign.”

 

“Theft of mobile devices, computers, and stock from businesses was also a contributing factor. The purchasing and selling of stolen goods generate an increase in criminal activities. The demand for stolen property increases, as the market for stolen items grows,” she said.

 

 

Telkom Crime Hotline: 080 012 4000

Eskom Crime Line: 080 011 2722, or send an SMS to 32211

Transnet Freight Rail: 080 000 3056

eThekwini Call Centre: 080 033 1011

Cable Theft: 031 311 961

 

Anonymous crime tip-offs can be reported to Crime Stop on 086 001 0111, or visit www.crimeline.co.za.

 

Le Roux and Brighton Beach’s second-hand goods law enforcement officer, Constable Siphamandla Mngoma, thanked the management and tenants of the Bluff Towers Mall for affording SAPS a platform to host the crime awareness campaign.

 

 

 

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