Suspect Arrested for Theft from Motor Vehicle Following CCTV Alert
Incident Summary:
Date: 14 February 2025
Time: 04:40
Location: De Wet and Malherbe Street
On 14 February 2025 around 04:41 our CCTV operator noticed a suspect walking with, an oddly shaped bag. Reaction was dispatched and stopped the suspect in Malherbe Street. After questioning, the suspected admitted to the crime of theft from a motor vehicle in De Wet Street. At the scene of the crime, reaction units found the victim and informed him of the incident. A case was opened against the suspect, who was arrested.
Action Taken:
- CCTV operator spotted the suspicious behaviour.
- Responding units found the suspect.
- The suspect was questioned and admitted to the crime of theft from the motor vehicle.
- The suspect was taken to the scene of the crime, where the victim was informed of what transpired.
- The complainant opened a case and,
- SAPS arrested the suspect and investigated the case.
Public Safety Notice:
Residents are reminded to avoid leaving valuables in the vehicles and not to park in the street for prolonged periods of time.
