By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
Three suspects were arrested for house-breaking at Danieskuil on Monday. According to the Northern Cape police spokesperson, Brig Mashay Gamieldien, on 24 September 2023 at approximately 2pm, the Lime Acres Vispol Commander, Warrant Officer Ben Eiman, Detective Commander, Warrant Officer Thembelani Booi and Sgt Mzimkhule Dube, continued with crime prevention duties and followed up on information related to a housebreaking case that was reported in Lime Acres.
Gamieldien said whilst busy at the Community Service Centre (CSC), a second complainant reported another housebreaking case.
“The three police officers followed up on leads which led them to Danielskuil. Eiman arrested one man linked to the first case and also found a wallet containing banks and ID cards of the father of the first complainant in the possession of the suspect.
“Upon further searches, the police officials found a black bag containing clothing and shoes allegedly stolen items. The suspect took the policemen to a second premises, where they attempted to sell an Xbox 5 series and also found suspected stolen goods there amounting to R9000,” she said.
Gamieldien further said, that on 25 September 2023, the same three police officials continued their investigation and arrested the third suspect in Danielskuil. She added that, the two of the suspects were positively linked to the first housebreaking case.
“Both complainants positively identified their property. The three men aged 23, 31, and 33 respectively will soon appear in court on charges of housebreaking and theft.
“The public is urged not to buy stolen goods offered to them, as it is an offense to buy it but instead to report it to the police,” said Gamieldien.
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