In March, 201 incidents were reported to our Emergency Dispatch Centre. This is a 15% increase compared to the rate we recorded in February. The top types of incidents throughout the month were housebreaking, theft and medical assistance.
SUCCESSES
Throughout the month of March we arrested 8 suspects and recovered 8 stolen or hijacked vehicles.
Shooting At Well-Known Restaurant In The Umgeni Park Area
Unknown amount of armed suspects held up a well-known restaurant in the Umgeni Park area which resulted in three patrons sustaining gunshot wounds.
Business Robbery Leads To A High-Speed Chase And Shootout
Yesterday evening our Special Operations Team responded to information received which lead to a high-speed chase and shootout and resulted in two fatalities.
Beggar Arrested For Cellphone Theft At Glenashley Restaurant
Yesterday morning our teams apprehended a local beggar for stealing a client’s work phone.