SPCA Randburg reception was broken into on 26 June at about 10.30pm.
UPDATE: 12.16pm
SPCA’s security company, Londoloza Protection Group, did respond to alarms being activated inside the premises.
Head of tactical unit, Shane Theunissen said, “We made contact with the man on site at 1.58am who said to the response unit that everything seemed okay.”
He added that they do not have access to inside the building but did check through windows as much as possible.
They have committed to sending multiple tactical response teams throughout critical hours.
A man gained access to the building by removing tiles on the roof. He then climbed into the reception through a trap door. The suspect continued to rifle through cupboards and shelves from about 10.30pm until 12.30am.
WATCH CCTV footage of the suspect provided by the SPCA
The SPCA’s management committee said, “We are devastated beyond belief that someone would steal from a charity. All we do is serve the community to the best of our ability.”
At this point, it appears that only one television was stolen which is valued at about R7 000.
General manager Craig Rudman said, “I am incredibly disappointed that someone would break into the SPCA. We have gotten a case number from Honeydew police who were very prompt.”
He confirmed that no animals or people were harmed during the incident.
Honeydew police spokesperson Captain Balan Muthan said, “A case of business break-in was reported at the station and is being investigated…footage will be viewed by the detective and the suspect will be traced.”
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Details: SPCA Randburg, 011 462 1610.
