Affluent Tsholofelo-East is thieves' new target

Police Commissioner,Keabetswe Makgope, disclosed that there is an increase in house breaking incidents countrywide
Police Commissioner,Keabetswe Makgope, disclosed that there is an increase in house breaking incidents countrywide

Being a place of luxuries houses owned by wealthy people, Tsholofelo-East location in Broadhurst has become the target for criminals. To that end, the police have stepped up patrols and warn residents to be more aware of security following the recent strings of burglary and house breaking incidents in the area.

The thieves have been identified not to be resident, and are known to come from the densely populated Extension 27 location still in Broadhurst targeting homes at Tsholofelo-East for their valuables.

This is the place where inhabitants are living in constant fear and no longer enjoy the comfort of their homes. Recently The Monitor reported on the escalating crime incidents from the crime-ridden area of Extension 27 location and how it keeps the police on their toes with spiraling pick pocketing and smash and grab incidents.

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