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INFANTS KiLLED iN TAXi SMASH
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9 May 2011
7 10 Rynfield is under attack
There is no doubt that crime in the Rynfield/ Morehill areas is out of control. April has seen a further increase in the number of housebreakings reported to our Control Room (15). This figure can be more than doubled, once you take into account housebreakings reported to other security companies in the area. The statistics are frightening. Despite the numerous arrests that have been made in the RCP area, the criminals just keep coming. Theft out of motor vehicles has decreased dramatically, but there have been 4 incidents
of armed house robberies during April, which does not bode well. Although there have been no hijackings reported, there were 2 attempts reported. The map below indicates in red the ‘hotspot’ streets during April, with a further armed robbery taking place in Pretoria Road on 2nd May. Although we do not have full details at time of going to press, we have been advised that there was a housebreaking in Van Rooyen Street this week involving 2 suspects, one of which was arrested in the area. About an hour later the SAPS received a call from a groundskeeper at
Benoni Country Club, reporting that there was someone hiding in a tree. This turned out to be the second suspect, who was subsequently arrested by members of the SAPS. Well done guys. Patrols in the area have been stepped up, not only by our two patrol vehicles, but also the Sector Police vehicles, in an effort to deter the criminal element. It has once again become apparent that empty houses are a major cause for concern. Criminals identify houses that are obviously vacant, and these houses are broken into
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several times, with the criminals removing all fittings and fixtures that are in the house, making it virtually impossible for the house to be sold in its current condition. These empty houses are also used to store goods stolen from other houses until such time as the criminals can sell them. We have identified many empty houses in the various suburbs, and we take this opportunity to thank residents who have brought these to our attention. If you are aware of a house in your area that is vacant, please notify the Control Room.
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