Gauteng complex scare, women robbed
There was an overall drop in crime in the most recently available crime statistics, but violent crimes in South Africa continued to rise.
Police Minister Bheki Cele and National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole presented the crime statistics during the national lockdown.
It’s reported that burglary at residential premises declined by 6,7% and house robbery declined by 5, 8% but residents still need to be vigilant.
Robbery with aggravating circumstances increased by 2.8% to 143 990 cases, while the 51 825 cases of common robbery are only 60 more cases than the year before.
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A video surfaced of a robbery outside the entrance to The Cedars Complex in Bryanston in Johannesburg. The robbers got away with a cellphone and a ring.
Martin Bester remarked that he’s seen this particular vehicle in robbery videos before.
Robbery outside the entrance to The Cedars Complex, Ebury Ave, Bryanston, Sandton, Johannesburg. Victim robbed of cellphone and a ring. The thugs have also been involved in other robberies. pic.twitter.com/F2Pg4ujXlG
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) August 5, 2020
Have you been in a situation like this during lockdown?