By BAKANG MOKOTO
A 39 year-old man was arrested for stock-theft after he allegedly stole nine Bosmara calves worth R81 000 in Hartswater on Wednesday. Northern Cape police spokesperson, Capt Olebogeng Tawana said the Kimberley SAPS Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit acted on a tip-off.
“Our police received a tip-off regarding stolen calves which were loaded in a trailer to be sold on auction at Kimberley. The calves were stolen from a small holding in Hartswater. The suspect was arrested red-handed on auction site in Kimberley.
“He will appear at the Hartswater Magistrate’s Court soon on a stock theft charge. The calves were handed over to the rightful owner after he positively identified them. Investigation continues and we are expecting to make more arrests in this case,” Tawana said.
The Northern Cape SAPS Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant Gen Peter Shivuri commended the police for the arrest. Shivuri also urge community members to continue to work together with police and inform them about any criminal activities taking place within their vicinity.
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