Picture: The copper cable allegedly stolen/Generic
By OBAKENG MAJE
Two men who were arrested for being in possession of suspected stolen goods and theft were remanded in custody until 19 February 2024. Thapelo Montwedi (27) and Johannes Toboko (36) briefly appeared at Potchefstroom Magistrate’s Court on 12 February 2024.
North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said Montwedi and Toboko were arrested at Haaskraal Farm, outside Potchefstroom on 10 February 2024. Myburgh further said, the police were allegedly on their routine patrol along Potchefstroom /Viljoenskroon road, when they noticed three men carrying backpacks at approximately 5am.
“The police stopped their vehicle to engage the trio, but one of them ran away. Upon searching the duo, the police found them in possession of copper cables. They then took the police to the farm, where they allegedly stole the copper cables.
“The farm owner who was not at the farm was called by his neighbour. Consequent to his arrival, the farm owner confirmed that the copper cable was stolen from the farm. The suspects were as a result, apprehended for theft and possession of suspected stolen copper cables,” she said.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, applauded the police for their attentiveness which led to the arrest of the accused for theft and destruction of critical infrastructure.
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