Festive season mall crime, woman arrested after theft, PE

Festive season mall crime, woman arrested after theft, PE
Festive season mall crime, woman arrested after theft, PE

On Saturday, 9 December 2017, 5 people were arrested for possession of drugs by National Intervention Team and Crime Combating Unit members performing duties from the Cluster Operational Command Center. Dagga, mandrax and tik were confiscated.

While searching a house in Shauderville, a gas gun and drugs was confiscated as the suspect was seen tossing the gas gun away.

At about 12:42, on Saturday, Mount Road members also confiscated a Ford Fiesta in Western Road Central. The vehicle was allegedly seen at a well known mall and was suspected of being involved in a theft case. The suspect’s left the vehicle at a car wash however the manager of the car wash was informed to contact the police as soon as the owner returned for the car.

At about 21:30 this evening, two people were taken in for questioning. The female suspect was positively identified through video footage as the person who stole a handbag from a shopper at the mall. The complainant positively identified her personal belongings. The women were detained for theft.

Police are also warning businesses to keep minimum cash in their tills and to increase their security during this peak season. Companies making deliveries are also advised not to leave vehicle keys in the loaded trucks nor should the keys be left with security guards. Criminals are aware of this and are driving away in the trucks and offloading the goods elsewhere.

Those involved or responsible in stokvels are also advised to be extra cautious during this period. Never carry or leave large amounts of cash in the home.

SAPS members will be out in their numbers during the festive season ensuring that everyone are and feel safe however the community is also urged to work with the police and be responsible in safeguarding their possessions.

Drug peddlers plying their lucrative trade are warned that there will be no mercy on them .They will be arrested and will face the full might of the law. During the start of the Festive Season, we have had several arrests and personal assets have also been seized. The Nelson Mandela Metro is no haven for drug peddlers/traffickers.

South Africa Today – South Africa News

SOURCESouth African Police Service