The Sandton police had various successes this past week with 39 arrests made.
According to Constable David Mothapo, spokesperson for the Sandton Police Station, a 30-year-old suspect was arrested for attempted housebreaking in Gallo Manor.
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“The victim alleges that he was roused from his sleep by barking dogs and he heard someone calling him. When he went downstairs he found a security guard who told him there was a housebreaking,” said Mothapo who added that while the two were investigating, they came across a broken kitchen window and found the suspect hiding under a table.
The police were called and the 27-year-old suspect was arrested and has appeared in court.
Suspects were arrested for the following crimes:
- 3 for fraud
- 3 for assault
- 9 for shoplifting
- 8 for possession of drugs
- 2 for the possession of a stolen vehicle
- 1 for intimidation
- 2 for damage to property
- 1 for reckless and negligent driving
- 1 for drunk driving
- 1 for attempted housebreaking
- 6 for theft
- 2 for business robbery.
Mothapo said the current crime trends across the four sectors include housebreaking, hijacking, armed robberies and theft.
Sandton police have issued a warning to the community in light of a suspect who was recently arrested for fraud. The community is advised to remain vigilant and not fall victim to fraudsters who pose as forex and/or JSE traders.
“The perpetrators approach unsuspecting victims and promise to make them wealthy by trading in the markets,” added Mothapo.
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