A homeowner’s dogs were poisoned all for just a generator during a theft on a plot near Rikasrus last week.
According to Mapogo A Mathamaga security company’s operations manager Danie Vermeulen, it was one of three serious incidents reported to their client base for the period from Monday, January 9 to Sunday, January 15.
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“At about 23:10 last Thursday night, January 12, the suspects gained entry by breaking through the perimeter wall. The suspects then poisoned two dogs and went on to steal one generator,” Danie said.
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Details about other incidents:
1. Monday, January 9 at 07:04 – Housebreaking and theft in Stubbs Street, Randfontein
Suspects gained entry by forcing open a security gate and went on to steal an unknown number of items.
2. Sunday, January 15 at 04:02. Common theft in Elaine street, Homelake
Suspects gained entry by breaking a palisade gate and went on to steal one solar light from a wall inside the premises.