Last night, a joint operation between Durbanville SAPS and the Citys Metal Theft Unit led to seve...
Last night, a joint operation between Durbanville SAPS and the City's Metal Theft Unit led to several arrests after a large quantity of City metal covers were discovered from a house in Morningstar.
This was in response to intelligence information supplied by the Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) members and the two Ward
Councillors.
During the months of April/ May 2022, the councillors of Wards 112 and 21 became aware of the drastic increase in the theft of metal drain, sewer, fire hydrant and electrical box covers.
This was due to the increased number of service requests by the residents and especially members of the NHW.
The modus operandi appears to be as follows: Individuals steal the covers and then take them to a house in Morningstar and get paid some cash.
Then the items are broken up, buried in sand on the property and the road reserve until it can be taken to the next scrap metal dealer for the final sale.
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