By OBAKENG MAJE

The Kimberley VCIU request the assistance of the public in tracing a person of interest in solving a vehicle theft case. The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said the preliminary investigations indicate that, the owner of a white Toyota Hilux bakkie with registration number BGS243NC, parked the said vehicle in his yard not far from his bedroom window in Pampierstad, before going to sleep on 26 March 2023.

Sam said the owner noted during the early morning hours of Monday (27 March 2023) that, his vehicle was not were he parked it. He further said the owner realised that his vehicle might have been stolen, so he reported the matter to the police.

“During investigations, it was noted that the vehicle made a stop at a filling station in Hartwater as purported in the pictures herewith Police are interested in locating the man seen around the vehicle at the filling station.

“The police do not have any information regarding his identity and therefore request the assistance of the public in identifying him. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Investigating Officer Detective Warrant Officer Morne Visagie at 083 456 5688 or 08600 10111 or sms annonymously to 32211 or via the MySAPS App. All information will be treated confidentially,” he said.

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