BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

Schweizer Reneke- A 31-year-old man is expected to appear before Schweizer Reneke Magistrate’s Court on Monday for theft. He was arrested for allegedly stealing out of motor vehicle on Thursday.

The suspect used a jammer to block the locking device. The car owner allegedly entered the shop unwary of the suspect disturbing her locking device. North West police spokesperson, Sergeant Kealeboga Molale said: “The security guards at the shop noticed the incident and notified the owner. The suspect allegedly got into the car with intention to steal. The car owner locked the car from outside while the suspect still roving inside.”

Police were called and the suspect was arrested. Molale said: “Police appeal to vehicle users to be cautious at all times when she disembarked from their vehicles. Please ensure that your vehicles are suitably locked before leaving.

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

COLESBERG- Three suspects appeared before Colesberg Magistrate’s Court for theft. The suspects were arrested after they allegedly broke into a truck and stole soup bowls. The incident took place on Thursday at a garage near N1 road.

Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Sergio Kock said the suspects were charged for theft out of motor vehicle.

“The suspects broke into one of the trucks near N1 road. The driver was asleep when the incident happened. The driver alleged that he was latent after a long journey. The total value of the stolen goods was R45 000. 15 boxes of bowls, 97 unit of cereal including one box of Oval platter. Police followed on a tip-off and arrested three men. They appeared before Colesberg Magistrates’ Court on Friday,” Kock said.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

TAUNG- A security guard is in critical condition at Taung District Hospital after he was stabbed. Abram Tsile Palagangwe, 33, was stabbed on his face and in his back after 20 suspects pounced on him.

North West police spokesperson, Sergeant Kealeboga Molale said the suspects armed with sharp objects and knives attacked the security guard during robbery.

“They robbed a supermarket cigarettes and undisclosed amount of money at Rooivaal village, in Taung. The suspects allegedly attacked the security guard and wounded him. They stabbed him on his face and in the back. Police were called to the scene and managed to seize four suspects on the scene. Police request anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of other suspects to come forward,” Molale said.

She said that they opened a case of attempted murder. Molale said four suspects are expected to appear before Taung Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

Palagangwe suffered his second attacked. He was attacked back in March at a Chinese shop in Taung CBD where he was trading as a security guard during upheaval.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE
Taung- SIX men are sought after they allegedly bombed an ATM at Taung Shopping Complex on Friday. Armed men allegedly gained entry through a local store. They bombed the ATM and fled with undisclosed amount of money.

North West police spokesperson, Captain Paul Ramaloko said: “The incident took place in the early hours of this morning. The suspects allegedly gained entry through the roof of OBC chicken store after they pounced on security guard. They bombed the ATM and fled with undisclosed amount of money. Police investigations continue,” Ramaloko said.
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