Business burglary
Security officers recently arrested a thief in Middle Road, Bardene, after he was caught stealing tools.
Officers on patrol noticed the suspicious person taking tools from a company and upon investigating they found that he was actually stealing the tools. He was handed over to the Boksburg North police.
Possession of stolen property
On December 10, 12 suspects were arrested after they were found in possession of 12 pallets of stolen goods.
“On Tuesday night, December 5, the complainant was notified by his workers that they have 128 pallets of products missing.
The company initiated and investigating and set up a trap before apprehending the suspects in possession of the stolen goods,” said Coetzer.
Below is a breakdown of all the arrests made by the Boksburg North police during the period December 3 to 9.
Arrests:
- Attempted theft: 1
- Possession of illegal substances: 6
- Shoplifting: 5
- Dealing in illegal substances: 4
- Possession of housebreak-in equipment: 1
- Fraud: 1
- Business break-in: 2
- Assault GBH: 1
- Malicious damage to property: 2
- Theft: 4
- Common assault: 3
- Warrant of arrest: 1
- Undocumented persons: 1
- House robbery: 1
- Rape: 2
- Armed robbery: 2
- Driving under influence: 1
- Selling liquor without a licence: 1
- Sexual harassment: 1
