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Two men were arrested for alleged chain snatching on Main Road, Sea Point.
ATLANTICSUN

Third chain snatching arrest in Sea Point in two weeks

In a significant breakthrough, Sea Point's security personnel arrest two men for chain snatching, marking a crucial step in combating rising crime in the Atlantic Seaboard.

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Cape Town Central Police Station community police forum award police staff who went beyond the call of duty. Pictured from left are station child protection unit's (CPU) Constable Austin Felix, from the detective's unit Warrant Officer Nothukela Tsetsana, chief administration clerk Johmare Cornelissen, Rapid Rail Police Unit Sergeant Nerina Jaftha, and from CPU Warrant Angela Fritz.
CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA

Cape Town Central police forum empowers community to combat crime

Join Cape Town's fight against crime: how the community police forum is urging residents and businesses to report incidents promptly for a safer city.

  • Fouzia van der Fort
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Lieutenant Colonel Johan Pentz, acting station commander for Sea Point police station.
COMMUNITY SAFETY

Lieutenant Colonel Johan Pentz returns to Sea Point: A call for community partnership

Lieutenant Colonel Johan Pentz returns to Sea Point as the acting station commander, calling on the community to join forces in enhancing safety and addressing local crime

  • Fouzia van der Fort
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CPF chairman Marc Truss, centre congratulates newly promoted Colonel Rajsingh Lutchman, left, section commander for detectives, and Colonel Kevin Stephens, right, station Visible Policing Commander. Both officers, formerly lieutenant colonels, received R500 grocery shopping vouchers sponsored by the CPF.
NEWS

What’s next for community policing in Cape Town?

Explore the recent successes and challenges faced by Cape Town's Community Policing Forum as they address local safety concerns and celebrate achievements from their February 5…

  • Fouzia van der Fort
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