Police officers nab 52 suspects in one week in Alexandra

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Alex police officers handled 25 criminal cases which were reported at Alex Police Station and arrested 52 suspects in the week ending 5 March.

Spokesperson for Alex Police Station, Lieutenant Allie Kodisang said the following arrests were made:

• 1 for attempted murder
• 4 for assault with the intention to cause grievous bodily harm
• 10 for common assault
• 1 for common robbery
• 3 for malicious damage to property
• 1 for theft from motor vehicle
• 4 for possession of property suspected stolen from motor vehicle
• 2 for residential burglary
• 3 for general theft
• 2 for fraud
• 5 for drug-related crimes
• 11 for driving under the influence of alcohol.

The following cases were reported at the station;

• 1 for rape
• 2 for theft from motor vehicle
• 2 for vehicle hijacking
• 8 for residential burglary
• 5 for house robbery
• 1 for business burglary
• 6 for robbery using a firearm.

Details: Alex Police Station 011 431 7600.

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How do you rate the number of cases handled by police during this week from 1 to 10 and why? What more can police officers do to further rid the streets of crime? WhatsApp your views 079 439 5345.