Last week, officers from the Edenvale SAPS made four arrests related to contraventions of the Secondhand Goods Act.
In one of the cases, a man was caught after he ripped up a water meter.
Corporate communications officer for the Edenvale SAPS, Warrant Officer Jean Olckers said the man was caught by reaction officers from CQB Security.
“Well done to the security officers involved in the arrest,’ he said.
He also urged residents to be alert of suspicious behaviour relating to suspected stolen metal objects.
“This can relate to the digging of trenches at odd hours or as simple as someone pushing a trolley loaded with metal objects,” said W/O Olckers.
He also urged resident to report scrap metal dealers who buy stolen metal objects.
“These include copper cables, drain lids, water meters, shopping centre trolleys and objects from building sites,” said W/O Olckers.
Residents can contact the Edenvale sector police vehicles on the following numbers to report suspicious behaviour.
- Edenvale residents living or working in Marais Steyn Park, Dowerglen, Dunvegan, Elma Park or the part of the Avenues from Horwood Street to Hendrik Potgieter Street fall under Sector 1. The Edenvale Hospital and the Sizwe Hospital also fall under Sector 1. The Sector 1 vehicle contact numbers are 071 675 6840 and 071 675 6841.
- Edenvale residents living or working in Greenstone, Eastleigh, Illiondale, De Klerk’s Hof and the part of the Avenues from Hendrik Potgieter Street to Aitken Road fall under Sector 2. The Sector 2 vehicle contact numbers are 071 675 6842 and 071 675 6843.
- Edenvale residents living or working in Isandovale, Harmelia, Highway Gardens, Edenglen or Hurlyvale fall under Sector 3. The Sector 3 vehicle contact numbers are 071 675 6844 or 071 675 6845.
