By Obakeng Maje

Hartswater-Vigilant Police in Hartswater recovered stolen goods before the owner realised that his property was stolen. Police reacted on information of a suspicious looking man in possession of two bags in the Utlwanang Township in Hartswater on Wednesday at approximately 15:00pm. 

“Minutes after following upon the information, police found the suspect hiding at a dumping site and in possession of two stolen laptops” lieutenant Sergio Kock said. 

The man was questioned and further recovery of a Nokia 2690 cellular phone and a GPS at his shack.  

“The owner was delighted when while reporting the case of housebreaking and theft at the police station, he was informed that the property was recovered and that a 36 year old suspect was also arrested” Kock said. 

All his property except a gold wedding band was recovered. 

Kock said the total value of the recovered goods is R13 300,00. The suspect will appear in the Hartswater Magistrates’ Court on Monday for house breaking and theft. 

“The actions of the police is commendable and their quick response towards the safekeeping of our society and the protection of property is an example of the kind of service delivery expected from our police officers.” commented the Hartswater Cluster Commander, Colonel Lekhu.-TDN

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