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BEREA police arrested a man for housebreaking and theft after he was caught red handed last Tuesday morning.
According to Lieutenant PN Naidoo, communications officer at Berea SAPS, members were patrolling along Innes Road when they noticed a suspicious man carrying four garden chairs.
“They stopped and questioned him, after interviewing him it was established that he broke into a garage in Innes Road and stole the chairs,” said Naidoo.
Police chase down housebreaker
IN an incident on Friday afternoon, a house breaker who tried to escape was arrested by Berea SAPS.
“Captain Kevin Stephen and his team were patrolling when they received a complaint of a housebreaking in progress in Berea Park Road. They responded and arrested a 28-year-old running away from the property with items which he stole,” explained Naidoo.
The complainant identified his property which was stolen and the suspect was detained at Berea SAPS.
Crime awareness tips
The public must always be alert when walking or driving along roads, Lieutenant PN Naidoo said. “The public must always check that they are not being followed.
“Park vehicles in well lit areas and try not to approach your vehicle when you are alone at night and never leave valuables exposed in vehicles. Always make sure vehicles are locked by physically checking the doors,” he added.
Naidoo said the management and staff of SAPS Berea were grateful to all the people and companies who assisted to make their Crime Awareness Day a success.