Ward 54 Councillor Nicola Jowell says recent incidents of chain-snatching have allegedly been perpetrated by street children in the area.
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On 25 January, the City’s law enforcement engaged with informants to identify the culprits alleged to have been involved in two chain-snatching incidents.
‘The group were located and taken to the South African Police Service (SAPS) where two were identified. One has been linked to a current open case. The other is linked to an incident earlier today but no case has been opened,’ says Jowell.
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She adds that children can be arrested and detained by SAPS, although specific additional requirements and rules under the Child Protection Act must be followed.
‘I have had and will continue to have engagements with Provincial Social Services about the children in the area and the need to have them off the streets and in places of safety and care. The city’s field workers are also in regular contact and pass on the information about children at risk on the streets here.’
On Friday, 26 January, a metro police camera operator witnessed a chain-snatching incident on Glengariff Road.
‘Three suspects, who fled toward town, were apprehended by GP CID security members. Jowell says they were then taken to SAPS. ‘The victim was encouraged to open a case with SAPS and assisted to the police station.’
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