THEFT SUSPECT ARRESTED IN SUMMERSTRAND

Another successful arrest has been made in Summerstrand following a theft from a residential property on Tuesday night.

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Atlas Security received the report at approximately 22:39 after suspects entered a property through a driveway gate that had been left on manual and removed clothing and other items from the washing line.

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An Atlas Security Armed Response Officer was dispatched and, while patrolling the surrounding area, spotted a suspect carrying a black bag containing clothing and bedding.

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The client was contacted and positively identified the recovered items as their property.

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SAPS was called to the scene, a case was opened, and the suspect was taken into custody. All of the stolen items were successfully recovered.

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With the recent increase in criminal activity in Summerstrand, every arrest is a success — and a reminder of the importance of visible patrols, alert response officers and strong cooperation between our clients, Atlas Security and SAPS.

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