Norwood police arrested 39 suspects for committing various offences in the Joburg East area.
The suspects were arrested between 24 November and 1 December for various charges ranging from robbery to theft.
Spokesperson for Norwood Police Station, Captain Elliot Tshivhase said the arrests were as follows:
- 1 for assault common
- 1 for malicious damage to property
- 1 for intimidation
- 1 for rape
- 1 for house robbery
- 1 for warrant of arrest
- 1 for possession of suspected stolen property
- 1 for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm in a domestic violence case
- 2 for theft
- 2 for attempted theft and malicious damage to property
- 2 for fraud
- 3 for common robbery
- 4 for shoplifting
- 5 for drunk driving
- 6 for attempted armed robbery
- 7 for assault common with intent to cause grievous bodily harm
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“All suspects appeared in court while others have made bail. Others remain in police custody for further investigation,” said Tshivhase.
“Police will continue to arrest people who commit a crime.”
Details: Norwood Police Station 011 642 6757.
