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⚠️ Vehicle Theft
📅 18 August 2026
📍 Meadowdale, Edenvale

A vehicle theft was reported at a business premises in Meadowdale after a commercial vehicle was discovered missing. The exact circumstances surrounding the theft could not be confirmed from the available report.

The vehicle was later reportedly seen travelling near the Gillooly’s Interchange. It had not been recovered at the time of the report.

⚠️ Damage to Property
📅 18 August 2026
📍 Modder East, Springs

An electrical infrastructure fire was reported in Modder East during the early hours of 18 August. An underground power cable and a nearby utility pole were reportedly on fire, affecting electricity supply to surrounding properties.

Emergency services and the relevant municipal department were notified, with Fire and Rescue attending the incident. Residents in the area experienced unstable electricity supply during the event.

⚠️ Infrastructure Tampering
📅 17 August 2026
📍 Benoni

Damage and theft involving electrical infrastructure were reported in Benoni after a power distribution box was found forced open. Several fuses had reportedly been removed from the installation.

A number of nearby premises were observed to be without power following the incident. The matter was reported to the relevant municipal service.

⚠️ Cable Theft
📅 17 August 2026
📍 Apex

Cable theft was reported in Apex after suspects reportedly dug a trench alongside an existing power cable route and cut the cable. A section of the cable was removed from the area.

Several items believed to have been left behind by the suspects were recovered. No injuries were reported.

⚠️ Vehicle Theft
📅 15 August 2026
📍 Farrarmere

A vehicle theft was reported in Farrarmere after the owner discovered that a vehicle parked outside a residential property was no longer there. The exact time of the theft could not be confirmed.

Sports bags containing clothing were also reported to have been inside the vehicle. The vehicle had not been recovered at the time of the report.

⚠️ Damage to Property
📅 15 August 2026
📍 Benoni South

A property damage incident was reported in Benoni South after a vehicle reportedly drove over a water meter at a neighbouring premises before making contact with a nearby gate and leaving the area.

The gate was reported to have been derailed but sustained no further damage. Damage to the water meter was also reported. No injuries were reported.

⚠️ Attempted Vehicle Theft
📅 14 August 2026
📍 Lakefield

An attempted vehicle theft was reported in Lakefield after the owner discovered damage to the vehicle while it was parked at a premises in the area. The driver-side window had been smashed and wiring connected to the vehicle’s immobiliser system had been damaged.

The vehicle was not stolen. The circumstances surrounding the attempted theft remain unclear from the report.

⚠️ Vehicle Theft
📅 14 August 2026
📍 Farrarmere

A vehicle theft was reported in Farrarmere after the owner returned to an open parking area and discovered that the vehicle was no longer there. A set of office keys was also reported to have been inside the vehicle at the time.

The vehicle and keys had not been recovered at the time of the report. Authorities attended the scene.

⚠️ Attempted Vehicle Theft
📅 14 August 2026
📍 Northmead

An attempted vehicle theft was reported in Northmead after the owner returned to the vehicle and discovered that a passenger window had been broken. Damage was also found beneath the steering wheel, indicating an apparent attempt to interfere with the vehicle.

The vehicle was not stolen, and no items were reported missing from inside. No injuries were reported.

⚠️ Break-In & Theft
📅 14 August 2026
📍 Rynfield

A break-in and theft was reported at a residential property in Rynfield. Suspects reportedly gained access to the premises before forcing open an outdoor storage structure and removing several items, including electronics and garden equipment.

The suspects reportedly left the property with the stolen items. No items were reported recovered, and no injuries were reported.