By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

29 August 2024- Three suspects aged 36, 61 and 68, were arrested for possession of suspected stolen property. This comes after the members from the Provincial Organised Crime Unit followed up on a tip-off regarding a house-breaking and theft case that was reported.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said upon arrival at the identified premises in Mogul Park, a man was found on the premises and questioned. Shemane said he informed the police that he knew where the suspected stolen goods were sold.

“He led the police to a house in Stokroos Street, Squarehill Park. The house was searched and industrial power tools were found, which were allegedly stolen. Two suspects were arrested and then informed the police where the other goods were stored.

“The information provided led the police to Tswelopelo Correctional Service, where a member was approached and he took police to his house, where they found a suspected stolen 55-inch plasma television and subsequently arrested the suspect (61),” he said.

Shemane said upon further investigation, the police recovered laptops, a cell phone, electrical equipment, and a television worth approximately R45 000.

Meanwhile, the acting Frances Baard District Commissioner, Brigadier Nicholas Mtongana, applauded members for their continued efforts in responding swiftly to information received and recovering suspected stolen goods that resulted in the arrest of the suspects. Mtongana said the public is urged not to buy stolen goods offered for sale as it is a criminal offence.

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