City of Cape Town concerned over theft-related arrests
The City of Cape Town expressed concern over the number of arrests made in the past week that were for theft-related.
PICTURE: Getty ImagesOn Sunday, officers recovered an E-Bike in
Elsiesriver, that was stolen while the owner made a delivery in Parow. On
Saturday, two suspects were arrested along Jakes Gerwel Drive after they were
found with two stolen cellphones.
Furthermore, officers recovered a stolen
vehicle in the Mitchell's Plain and Montclair area. Four suspects were arrested
in relation to these incidents.
‘’The successes are the result of responsive
and visible policing, and but a few examples of the very good work that happens
in the enforcement environment every day. Attacks on motorists on some of our
major routes like the N2 and R300 remain a concern, and while our officers
conduct as many patrols as resources allow on these routes, we do want to
remind motorists to please make sure that they are vigilant when they're on the
road, to plan their route accordingly and to check that their cars are
mechanically sound, and have enough petrol to get to their destination. In July
alone, Metro Police officers assisted 409 motorists on the N2 and R300,’’ said JP
Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security.
In the past week, enforcement staff arrested
321 suspects on a range of charges, and issued 48 865 fines for various
transgressions.
Done By: Alungile Njemla
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