By BAKANG MOKOTO
21 APRIL 2026 – A suspect (20) linked to burglary at a business premises was arrested by the police in Lichtenburg. On 16 April 2026, a business owner was allegedly informed by a security company that there was a break-in at his business premises.
The North West police spokesperson, Sergeant Kelebogile Morake said upon arrival, he noticed that a glass door was broken and engine oil and jumper cables were missing. Morake said the value of the stolen property and damages are estimated to R5000.
“The police received a tip-off on Saturday afternoon, 18 April 2026, and it was operationalised by members at Lichtenburg Crime Prevention Unit. The police made a significant breakthrough after tracing the suspect who was found in town, allegedly trying to sell engine oil.
“He was arrested and a variety of property was recovered in his possession that he could not account for. The accused, Thabo Isaac Motlhatlhedi briefly appeared before the Lichtenburg Magistrate’s Court on 20 April 2026, and was remanded in custody for further investigations until 8 June 2026,” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, commended the members of Mahikeng Crime Intelligence and Lichtenburg Crime Prevention Unit for their collaboration that lead to this arrest and confiscation. Naidoo said the police will continue to work hard to ensure that perpetrators are put behind bars.
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