WATCH: Newlands West resident pulls a gun on suspected robbers
The internet is divided in their comments...
Crime is not an unfamiliar topic for us. However, as of recently, there have been more incidents being reported and in some cases more deaths as a result of criminal offences.
Security systems, cameras, neighbourhood watches, community boom gates, and being more aware of your surroundings are some of the ways to protect ourselves, while some have even turned to weapons. In this case, a shotgun...
A video that has gone viral on social media was taken on Sunday. It shows CCTV footage of three suspected criminals gaining access to a property by lifting an electronic gate off its tracks.
The video shows all three men gain access to the property and then we see them turn away to leave. Then it's made apparent as to why...
The owner of the home is seen in the video coming out with a shotgun.
Check out the video below, courtesy of Twitter:
This happened in Newlands West last Sunday. Mixed reactions from community about how the homeowner handled it.
— ItsGoingViral (@ItsGoingViral1) March 24, 2022
Courtesy of Newlands West Crime Alert Facebook group pic.twitter.com/5aDJLgXLZS
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The comments from community members and people from surrounding areas have been quite varied, with some people praising the home owner for behaving in a calm manner. Whilst others were saying that they deserved to be taught a lesson.
Check out some of the responses below, courtesy of Facebook.
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