FIVE Richards Bay retailers suffered thousands of rands in losses following a spate of business burglaries at two central CBD shopping centres and a car dealership.
On Saturday, a car dealership was broken into through the parameter fence and electronic equipment such as laptops were stolen.
On Sunday night burglars gained entry into a stationary business through the roof of the shopping centre.
The store suffered the loss of their electronic displays, including cell phones and laptops.
According to reports, forensic evidence gathered at the scene indicated that at least one perpetrator was injured.
No alarm was set off.
Both businesses declined to comment on the incidents or the value of the property damaged or stolen.
On Tuesday, Lakeside Mall was targeted when an optometrist, a bed shop and an empty tattoo parlour were broken into.
Entry to the optometrist was also gained through the roof and frames as well as electronic equipment were stolen.
The alarm was not triggered.
The bed shop owner declined comment.
According to national crime statistics released for 2016, Richards Bay suffered 233 burglaries at non-residential premises and Empangeni 274.
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