Quick reaction nets copper thieves
Four copper thieves were arrested in a joint operation by Linden Police and ADT on 2 August.
“My husband was informed at 00.20am that thieves were breaking into his building site and stealing the copper tubing,” said the Fontainebleau resident. She requested anonymity as she feared retribution.
“While he was trying to contact the police emergency number I called the sector patrol vehicle which responded immediately.”
According to her, by the time the police arrived at the scene of the crime at the corner of Cross Street and Malibongwe Drive, the suspects had already fled into nearby bushes with the stolen copper.
“Fortunately ADT was also in the area and one of the officers saw the suspects cutting up the copper. A Captain Molefe from Linden Sector 3 responded to the initial call and the whole experience was amazing.”
One of the suspects arrested by police had been fired by the complainant two weeks previously.
Sector 1 commander Warrant Officer Spencer, non-emergency 071-675-7326
- Blairgowrie, Craighall (Hillcrest Road and Wendy Road), Delta Park, Ferndale (south of Republic Road), Pierneef Park, Pine Park, President Ridge, Robin Acres, Robindale (east of Malibongwe Drive)
- Sector vehicles: 071-675-6044, 071-675-6046
Sector 2 commander Warrant Officer Bredenhand, non-emergency 071-675-7324
- Aldara Park, Linden Extension, Linden, Montroux, Pierneef Park, Risidale, Roosevelt Park, Victory Park
- Sector vehicles: 071-675-6047, 071-675-6045
Sector 3 commander Captain Makgae, non-emergency 071-675-7337
- Fontainebleau, Jacanlee, Kelland (north of Monkor Road), Malanshof, Moret, Randpark, Robindale (west of Malibongwe Drive), Robinhills, Windsor Glen
- Sector vehicles: 071-675-6049, 071-675-6048
Sector 4 commander Warrant Officer Diphoko, non-emergency 071-675-7374
- Blackheath, Cresta, Darrenwood, Kelland (south of Monkor Road), Windsor East, Windsor West
- Sector vehicles: 071-675-6050, 071-675-6051
