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Residents along the Atlantic Seaboard have been warned about an elder man who seems to be going after everyone’s expensive jewellery.

It is alleged that the pensioner has already stolen jewellery worth over R1.2 million in a spate of burglaries that took place at the Oliver Court residential complex in Sea Point.

A photograph of the old geezer was shared on social media earlier this week warning residents to be careful when he is spotted.

Curious:

IOL notes that investigations into the thefts have revealed the crafty tactics of the alleged thief, with one anonymous resident in the complex claiming that they found out the alleged thief had entered the complex by following an unsuspecting resident:

“He came into the complex on December 30 and broke into two flats. He is in his 60s. He rings all the bells and takes note of the ones that go unanswered so he knows who is not at home. Then, when a resident is coming or going, he slips in and knows exactly which flat to go to. He broke in, and I know at the one flat he got some expensive jewellery.”

Police spokesperson, Nowonga Sukwana, confirmed the cases have been registered at the Sea Point police where exclusive jewellery was stolen. It is reported that the suspects made off with jewellery to the value of R800,000 and R465,000.

The director of the Watch Tower Group and chairperson of the Sea Point CID, Jacques Weber, said there were two other cases in the area recently.

“I can confirm the modus operandi explained and we have some information on the alleged suspect that we have handed over to the police. About a year ago we had a similar case but in those burglaries, the suspect rang bells at various complexes and claimed to be working for the City of Cape Town to gain access.

Weber said that the suspect was detained at the time even though it is not clear what happened with the case in the end.

In this case, Weber is certain that the suspect is on foot and usually boards a taxi or other public transport to leave the area.

As is classic, nobody has been arrested yet and police are still investigating. Weber said while investigations continue residents should be aware and safeguard themselves and their neighbours by “not taking anything for granted”.

[source:iol]