Daily crime watch

Crime reported to Brakpan police within the past 24 hours (February 14 to February 15):

Cases reported:

• Theft of motor vehicle: 1
• General theft: 6
• Theft out of motor vehicle: 2
• Possession of drugs: 1
• Fraud: 1
• Shoplifting: 1
• Housebreaking residential: 1
• Common assault: 1
• Contempt of court: 1
• Malicious damage to property: 1
• Business robbery: 1
• Possession of stolen motor vehicle: 1

Arrests:

• Possession of drugs: 1
• Shoplifting: 1
• Possession of hijacked motor vehicle: 2

* A vacant house along Van der Walt Road, in Dalview, was burgled.

The break-in took place sometime between January 27 and February 13.

Light fittings, taps, window locks and a stove were stolen.

* A cellphone was stolen from a vehicle parked along Prince George Avenue.

The theft took place on Sunday at about 4pm.

Tuesday:

* A Big Boy scooter was stolen from an address along Kitzinger Avenue.

* A GPS device and cosmetics were stolen from a car parked in Tigerwood Avenue, Leachville.

* A hijacked vehicle was recovered at the corner of Voortrekker Road and Kerry Street.

EMPD officers performing crime prevention duties spotted the silver Toyota Yaris at about 2.30pm.

The car’s two occupants were arrested for being in possession of a hijacked vehicle.

Information supplied by the Brakpan SAPS. All details are correct at the time of publishing.

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