
By REGINALD KANYANE
A wanted suspect (38) in connection with house-breaking and theft incident has been arrested. This comes after a swift response by the police from Nababeep and Springbok.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said the incident occurred in Jacobs Garden in Concordia in the Namakwa District.
Ehlers said the Detectives in Nababeep, accompanied by members of Springbok Public Order Police and Springbok K9 Unit, followed up information and traced the wanted suspect.
“The suspect was apprehended at his residence in Concordia on 6 June 2024, at approximately 08:00. The suspect was found in possession of suspected stolen goods, including an amplifier, two cordless microphones, and two speakers.
“Further investigation led the police to where the suspect had hidden the suspected stolen firearms. The police recovered and seized a 6mm hunting rifle with ammunition, a revolver with ammunition and an air rifle,” she said.
Ehlers further said the suspect will appear in Springbok Magistrate’s Court soon.