By BAKANG MOKOTO
Three suspects aged between 24 and 36 were arrested for house-breaking, theft and possession of stolen property. On 19 July 2024, the De Aar Public Order Police was conducting crime prevention operations in De Aar when they received a tip-off regarding suspects allegedly selling an amplifier and sound mix in a Nonzwakazi residential area.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane swiftly responded and allegedly found the suspects in possession of the suspected stolen items. Shemane said the vehicle used in the commission of the crime was also confiscated by the police.
“In an unrelated business burglary and theft case in Prieska, the complainant reported that upon her arrival at her place of work situated in the industrial area in Prieska, she discovered that the bathroom window of the business premises was open.
“The complainant discovered that items such as tools and other valuable items were missing and subsequently reported the incident to the police. On 20 July 2024, members of Prieska Crime Prevention, followed up on information regarding possible suspects, which led to the arrest of three suspects between the ages of 18 and 26,” he said.
Shemane further said investigation by the crime prevention members, led to the arrest of a fourth suspect (35), for possession of suspected stolen property. He added that the police recovered all the stolen property.
“The suspects are expected to appear before the De Aar and Prieska Magistrate Courts, respectively. The public is encouraged to rate the police efforts in fighting crime by participating in the “RATE OUR SERVICE” online survey to assist the police in improving services,” said Shemane.
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