Linden police are happy with the sentencing of a man who committed a business burglary in Fontainebleau in December 2018.
The accused was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment in the Randburg Magistrates’ Court.
Linden police spokesperson Constable Takalani Matumba said the man accessed the building of the business on Maria Street by removing roof tiles.
“Security who had been patrolling nearby noticed someone inside the building through a window. They investigated and when the suspect noticed them he tried to escape by jumping over the palisade fence into Martha Park,” said Matumba.
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She added that security officers gave chase and were able to apprehend the suspect.
“The case was assigned to Detective Constable Mahapa who worked very hard during the investigation that eventually led to the conviction.”
The accused was also declared unfit to possess a firearm.
Linden police encouraged businesses to remain vigilant as incidents of business burglaries and robberies continued to be a problem.
Matumba offered the following safety tips to local businesses:
- Maintain visibility throughout the store and install security cameras
- Keep the facility well lit
- Do not keep a large amount of cash inside the store and change your pattern of banking
- Remain alert and watchful for suspicious activity
- Take precautions during the opening and closing of the facility
- Be aware of your surroundings all the time
- Make sure all your alarm systems are working
- Be informed, join your business forums, community policing forums, sector crime forums and be involved in your neighbourhood watch.
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