The Sandton Police Station has highlighted some of the crime trends within the Sandton area.
In Sector 1, which covers Edenburg, Gallo Manor, Khyber Rock, Rivonia, Sunninghill, Woodlands, theft out of motor vehicles mainly contributed to crime in the sector. Granville Meyer, the spokesperson for the Sandton Police Station said that in most incidents the doors and windows were forced open in areas of interest.
The most targeted suburb was Woodmead and these incidents took place on Wednesday and Thursday between 4pm and 8pm.
In Sector 2, which covers Brecknock, Bryanston, Klevehill Park, Lonehill and Paulshof, Petervale, Rietfontein and Riverclub, robberies contributed mainly in the sector the main contribution to crime in the sector. In most incidents the suspects, typically two or three men, were armed with firearms and knives and targeted electrical equipment.
These incidents took place between 8am to 12pm on Monday and Thursday. The most targeted suburb was Bryanston.
In Sector 3, the main crimes committed were theft out of motor vehicles and aggravating robbery. Sector 3 includes Benmore Gardens, Dalecross, Dennehof, Duxberry, Hurlingham, Hurlpark, Little Fillian, Moodie Hill, Morningside, Morningside Manor, Morningside Ext 40, New Brighton, Parkmore, Sandown, Sandhurst, Strathavon and Sunset Acres.
Meyer said most incidents occurred at places of interest were the suspects targeted electronic equipment. In the instances victims were targeted at traffic lights. These incidents mainly took place between 4pm and 8pm on Monday and Wednesday.
In Sector 4, which includes Buccleuch, Lower Gallo Manor, Eastgate, Kelvin, Kelvin View, Kramerville, Marlboro North, Wendywood and Wesco Park, theft out of a motor vehicle was the primary crime committed. These incidents took place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 4pm and 8pm in Kelvin.
Details: Sandton Police Station 011 722 4200.
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