Picture: A stolen bicycle seized by the police/Supplied

By REGINALD KANYANE

9 January 2026- Five suspects arrested for various crimes by the police in Kathu. The police displayed a robust crime prevention approach and arrested the suspects.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said the police together with Rhino Security arrested a suspect (24), for the theft of a bicycle valued at approximately R5 500. Ehlers said the police immediately launched an investigation when the matter was reported.

“In another incident, the police together with detectives and Designated Firearm Officials arrested a suspect (33), for theft out of a motor vehicle. The swift response led police to the dumping site, where the suspect was found in possession of suspected stolen goods to the approximate value of R13 000.

“A further search resulted in the confiscation of a suspected stolen laptop and jump starter. With the assistance of Kathu Community patrollers, two suspects aged 20 and 23, were arrested in connection with housebreaking and theft and suspected stolen items were recovered,” she said.

Ehlers further said as the disruptive actions continued, the police arrested a suspect (34) for possession of drugs.

Meanwhile, the acting John Taolo Gaetsewe District Police Commissioner, Brigadier Kenneth Baloyi, commended the police for their rapid response and excellent collaboration with other law enforcement structures. Baloyi assured the community that disruptive actions focusing on priority crimes will continue unabated. 

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