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This once-again highlighted the growing role of residents in neighbourhood safety efforts around Hermanus and Onrus. \r<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday 19 May after copper piping was reportedly stolen from a house in Vermont, according to Onrus Vermont Special Rating Area (OVSRA). \r<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The photograph of the suspect was circulated among OVSRA patrol vehicles, environmental patrollers and neighbourhood watch groups shortly after the theft was reported. 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