PUBLIC INVOLVED IN CRIME FIGHTING

The South African Police Services have recently made  a number of arrests following tip-offs from members of the public.
The Polokwane Chamber of Business' safety and security executive committee member, Mokone du Preez, believes the chamber's drive in January and February to involve residents of Polokwane and its surrounding areas in the fight against crime has started to bear fruit.
Du Preez said it is vital that all business owners and residents know which policing sector they fall under as well as what their sector policing officials' round-the-clock contact details are. Contact Superintendent André Kotze for contact details and other queries.

The following SAPS arrest statistics illustrate how effective public participation in the fight against crime can be:
Murder: 1.
Armed robbery: 5.
Serious assault: 15.
Rape: 1.
Housebreaking: 2.
General theft: 15.
Fraud: 4.
Pointing of a firearm: 2.
Possessing stolen property: 10.
Illegal immigrants: 81.
Drinking in public: 6.

The SAPS were especially happy with the arrest of three armed suspects last Friday. The suspects, driving a car that was allegedly hijacked in Lebowakgomo, were arrested with the help of Polokwane Towing, GW Towing and GS Security. The suspects are also being investigated for other crimes.

On Tuesday, four burglars were also arrested with the assistance of the public. The suspects were active in Ivy Park, Penina Park and Nirvana and many stolen goods were found in their possession. Du Preez said the message is clear: "If we work together, we can make Polokwane safe and beautiful for everyone. A big thank you to everyone who assisted the SAPS with tip-offs."

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