Mapogo A Mathamaga Security in Rand West City has revealed two serious incidents of break-in and theft that took place last week.
The first incident involved a business break-in and theft in Tulbach Street, Culemborg Park at about 10:56 on July 4.
According to the security company’s operations manager Danie Vermeulen, robbers gained entry to the premises by forcing open the security as well as office doors. Two laptops and several unknown tools were stolen as a result.
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Two days later, on July 6 at about 16:16, another break-in and theft were reported but this time at a house in Van Riebeek Road, Homelake. Vermeulen said their control room received a phone call from a client who heard a noise in their garage.
Armed response units were then dispatched and arrested a thief who had a knife and screwdriver.