Picture: Lieutenant Col, Nomvula Jacobs/Facebook
By OBAKENG MAJE
The acting Springbok Police Station Commander, Nomvula Jacobs has been arrested for theft by the Hawk’s Serious Organised Crime Investigation team on 5 September 2023. The Hawk spokesperson in Northern Cape, Lieutenant Colonel Tebogo Thebe said Jacobs (49) is an employee of the South African Police Service and holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
“Jacobs is accused of stealing an amount of R291 700 from the station safe (SAP13), where exhibits are kept. The amount is made up of R102 700, which was confiscated on an ongoing inquiry matter. The amount was supposed to be deposited into a Criminal Asset Recovery Account (CARA) after the High Court recently issued an order to that effect.
“The balance of R189 000 is made up of other matters which are still pending. The investigation team made the discovery after several attempts were made to access the safe but the key was missing. The safe was finally opened on 30 August 2023 resulting in the case of theft being opened against Jacobs,” said Thebe.
He further said Jacobs made a brief court appearance before Springbok Magistrate’s Court on 6 September 2023. Thebe added that the bail was set at R4000, and the matter was postponed to 2 October 2023 for further investigation.
Meanwhile, the Head of Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation in Northern Cape, Major General Stephen Mabuela couldn’t hide his disappointment on hearing the news.
“Employee Health and Wellness should be the first port of call when our employees go through any kind of distress. It is sad to see this happening,” concluded Mabuela.
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