POLICE have noted the increase in cable theft in the Amanzimtoti area and ask the public to assist in bringing the criminals to book.
Ethekwini Outer South Cluster, which Amanzimtoti SAPS falls under, has noted the spike in cable theft cases in the Toti area.
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The police cluster appeals to the community to work hand in hand with the police to decrease these cases.
The community are asked to report anyone involved in these criminal activities. “By working together we can fight crime and stop these criminals from destroying our infrastructure any further.
Community members can report these criminal activities and stay anonymous if they wish to do so, by calling Crime Stop toll-free on 08600-10111,” said Captain Charlene Van Der Spuy, communications officer at Amanzimtoti SAPS. She added that the reason for the dramatic rise in cable theft is that a market exists for the conversion of the scrap metals and cable wire into cash.
Thefts include electrical wiring from power stations, telephone lines and railway installations and copper wiring in buildings. Air conditioning units, plumbing and electrical systems are also vulnerable to the scourge of cable thieves too.
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The other major concern is the danger posed by cable theft, as the community and especially young children who are exposed to live wires could risk electrocution and death.
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“This is a huge problem for the Amanzimtoti community and by working together, we can fight this crime and put these criminals behind bars.”
Report these criminal activities by calling Crime Stop toll-free on 08600-10111
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