Day: July 31, 2022

GQEBERHA – Vigilance displayed by SAPS Mount Road Crime Prevention Unit members has led to the arrest of an 18-year-old teenager found in possession of suspected stolen property belonging to two clothing retail stores from Greenacres Shopping Centre.

It is alleged that at about 13:00, the members noticed the teenager walking at the corners of 2nd Avenue and Alexander Roads in Newton Park. While observing him, the suspect, upon noticing police presence, made a U-turn and started to retreat. The members stopped him and upon searching his bag, a pair of pliers and a brand new jacket, valued at R900 was found inside. The label was still attached to the jacket. The suspect was also wearing a hat, valued at R70, 00 that he allegedly stole from another clothing store.

He was arrested and detained on a charge of possession of suspected stolen property. He is expected to appear in court soon.

Source: South African Police Service

DURBAN - On 29 July 2022, at 22:00, Paddock and Mehlomnyama police conducted a joint operation at Kwadweshula after obtaining a search warrant from the court.

The wanted suspects were traced to a house at Kwadweshula area where upon arrival the police requested to search the house and permission was granted. A riffle, a revolver and various assorted rounds of ammunition were recovered. The police also recovered takkies, TV sets and a water pump. A preliminary investigation revealed that the property recovered was taken during house robberies perpetrated at Mehlomnyama and Paddock.

A total of four suspects aged between 26 and 35 were arrested for possession of stolen goods and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. They have been linked to a house robbery case at Nyandezulu where a Road Accident Fund beneficiary was robbed of cash, clothing and various pairs of sneakers in May 2022. They have been linked to seven more house robberies that took place in various areas.

The suspects will appear before the Port Shepstone Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 01 August 2022.

Source: South African Police Service