By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
22 February 2025- A man (36) was sentenced to six years imprisonment for stealing a vehicle by the Postmasburg Regional Court, of which two years were suspended for five years. On 15 December 2023, the accused, Tshepo Links, stole the keys of a Ford Ranger from the house and drove without owner’s consent.
The ZF Mgcawu District police spokesperson, Sergeant Omphile Masegela said Links was driving on the Griekwastad road, where he was involved in a collision and fled the scene. Masegela said the police conducted an investigation, and Links was arrested.
“The police in the ZF Mgcawu District welcomed the conviction and sentencing of a theft of motor vehicle,” he said.
Meanwhile, the District Management, commended the collaborative work by advocate Moloi Motsatse, the investigating officer, Sergeant John Manzana of Upington Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit.
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