* Besmark Baloyi (21) and Anthony Kafo (23), from Windmill Park, appeared in court on a charge of aggravated robbery.
They pleaded not-guilty on September 3, 2012, were found guilty and sentenced on July 8 to 10 years imprisonment.
On April 21, 2012, the men assaulted Patrick Molotshives and, by using a firearm, took a Blackberry, Nokia and Samsung cellphones and a 9mm firearm.
Baloyi had a previous conviction of possession of suspected stolen property from 2009.
Kafo had previous convictions of assault from 2004 and 2009 and escaping in 2012.
Magistrate Ramufhufhi presided over the matter, and Nokosazana Tyeku and Jabu Matha appeared on behalf of the State.
* Ashley Blooms (31), from Reiger Park, appeared in court on a charge of house break-in with the intent to steal.
He pleaded guilty, was found guilty, and sentenced on July 8 to seven years imprisonment with two years suspended for five years.
On April 11 the accused broke into the home of Charles North and stole a cellphone and laptop.
Magistrate Abel Shilubane presided over the matter, and Maria Olivier appeared on behalf of the State. – @CarmenBoksburg
Hi, I’m Charles Victim of the Housebreaking of wich Ashley Blooms has been Accused of the 8th July… When this happened to us on the 11th April this year everyone told me it will be a waste to report the matter to the police, as I have a 5% chance of them finding the person responsible, and even if they do they won’t find any of the stolen items.. Today I’m glad I did Report the matter, and lucky enough I atleast got my cellphone backn but my wifes cellphone and Laptop is still missing. I have to thank the Boksburg Police for taking my case serious and tracking the accused down. I want to incourage people to report any crime to the police even if it’s just a small thing like a cellphone. Regards Charles North