By Obakeng Maje

Wolmaranstad- The Police in North West scored another success against copper cable theft when two suspects aged 34 and 29 years appeared before Wolmaransstad Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

The accused, Stephen Marumoagae (34) and David Thipampeng (29) were arrested on Saturday morning after a community member informed the police about two men who were suspected of being responsible for stealing of copper cables at the local municipality sewerage station.

The police followed the lead and found one of the suspects at his house and he led the police to another suspect’s place.

“The police questioned the suspects and that led to recovery of copper cable that was hidden at an informal settlement at one of the accused (David Thipampeng)’s parental place” Captain Makau said.

“They were arrested and charged with possession of copper cable” she continue.

Both accused are still in custody and their case was remanded to the 14 September 2012 for bail application.  

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