HILLCREST SAPS communications officer Linzi Smith has praised the good working relationship between police, the community and security services.
This comes after a man was arrested for robbing a home in Assagay last week.
According to Smith, the victim, a woman aged 49, was alone at her house.
“She entered the lounge door from the outside and left the burglar gate unlocked.
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“She heard a noise in the lounge and saw a a man carrying her Hisense TV. She then pressed her panic button,” explained Smith.
Smith said the man dropped the TV in the lounge.
“The alarm went off and the suspect ran down towards the fence. The victim ran behind him. She screamed loudly and the neighbours started to chase the suspect, followed by Blue Security and the dog unit.”
The dog unit managed to apprehend the suspect.
He was detained at Hillcrest SAPS. A case of house robbery has been opened, and is under investigation.
“The victim sustained no injuries. It is great to see our community and security services working together as a team. Working together we can make a difference in crime,” added Smith.
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