Two suspects were arrested for cable theft by Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Metro Police on Tuesday, 4 June 2024, after they were caught red handed following a tip off from NMBM Fire and Emergency Services officials.
The two men were caught stealing the cables in Van de Riet Street in Kariega near the river stream, armed with digging tools.
Metro Police Acting Commissioner, Advocate Andrew Moses said following the alert, arrests were made immediately, and a 10-meter copper cable was confiscated. The suspects were detained at the Uitenhage police station.
“We commended our Fire and Emergency Services colleagues for being vigilant and the Metro Police members for the quick arrest. We remain committed in our fight against vandalism and cable theft as this has a major impact on service delivery.
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