Crime

Police are investigating a case of house robbery after five armed men stormed into a house and attacked an elderly couple outside Kirkwood. On Sunday, 13 December 2020 at about 09:00am, it is alleged that five men armed with knives stormed into a house in Malmation area, Kirkwood. One of the victims (husband) was stabbed in the arm. The knife-wielding suspects made off with a firearm and ammunition, which was in the safe. It is said that the suspects also made off with some household items … [Read more...] about Kirkwood police probe house robbery after attack on elderly couple

EASTERN CAPE - The Hawk's Serious Organise Crime Investigation Port Elizabeth has arrested two suspects aged 42 and 44 during the early hours of Saturday, 12 December 2020, on allegations of stolen Vodacom cellphone tower batteries. It is alleged that the two suspects from Western Cape were arrested in a "Buy and Bust" operation in Patensie Eastern Cape. A total of six brand new Vodacom cellphone tower batteries, still in their boxes, were also recovered during the arrest. It is suspected … [Read more...] about Two suspects nabbed for stolen cellphone tower batteries

PORT ELIZABETH - SAPS Bethelsdorp detectives are seeking the community’s assistance in identifying and tracing the next of kin of an unidentified body of a male found in Timothy Valley early this morning, 13 December 2020. It is alleged that at about 02:00, SAPS Bethelsdorp attended to a complaint of a body lying at the corners of France and Lingilishle Streets. The deceased person was semi naked with his pants lying next to him. He sustained a gunshot wound to his neck and two wounds on his … [Read more...] about PE Police seek next of kin in two separate incidents

PORT ELIZABETH - While patrolling the shopping centres in and around the Kwadwesi area, Port Elizabeth Flying Squad members spotted a known criminal busy at one of the ATMs on Saturday, 12 December 2020. It is alleged that at about 14:30, the members were performing crime prevention duties in Kwadwesi when they spotted the 39-year-old male. They monitored his movements and noticed that he was moving from one ATM to another. At the third ATM when he noticed the police, he threw down a bank … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Flying Squad arrests suspect at an ATM

PORT ELIZABETH – The remaining five accused charged for alleged murders of the two elderly women at the Stella Londt Retirement Home in October 2019 once again appeared in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court today, 10 December 2020. It is alleged that on Thursday, 10 December 2020, at about 05:45, staff found Ms Agnes Elaine Burns, 91-years-old and Ms Rosemary Langton (87) murdered in separate rooms at the Retirement Centre in Stella Londt Drive in Port Elizabeth. Kruger rands, elite … [Read more...] about Stella Londt Retirement Home murders accused back in court

PORT ELIZABETH - The multi-disciplinary approach of tackling illicit dealing and sales of drugs is yielding positive results in the Northern areas of Port Elizabeth. In an intelligence driven operation yesterday, 09 December 2020, Anti-Gang Unit members confiscated a large amount of mandrax tablets and cash at a house in Barberry Street in Bethelsdorp. At about 11:30, a search warrant was executed at the house. The premises was thoroughly searched and mandrax and tik was found in the kitchen … [Read more...] about Anti-Gang Unit confiscate a large quantity of Mandrax in Bethelsdorp

PORT ELIZABETH - As the country marks the end of the campaign of 16 days of activism of no violence against women and children, justice was served on a 32-year-old rapist in the Port Elizabeth Regional court today, 10 December 2020. In February 2018, the accused raped his girlfriend’s 11-year-old daughter while the child’s mother was sleeping. He was arrested, appeared in court and was released on R500 bail. In January 2019, both the mother and child failed to attend court and the case was … [Read more...] about Child Rapist sentenced to 18 years imprisonment

A 24-year-old wanted murder suspect was arrested on Saturday morning, 5 December by members performing special festive season duties and the Gelvandale Tracing Team. It is alleged that on 14 November 2020 at about 10:30, Teswill Turner (19) was walking in Zimdahl Street when the suspect approached and started shooting at him. Turner ran into his yard in the same street with the suspect in pursuit. The suspect shot him in his yard. He died of multiple gunshot wounds later in hospital. The … [Read more...] about Gelvandale police arrest wanted murder suspect

The festive season has kicked off and police in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro will be focussing on high visibility at crime hotspot areas as well as tightening the grip on criminals and criminality in order to ensure the safety of law abiding citizens On Friday, 4/12 at about 11:15, observant SAPS Gelvandale Tracing Team members were busy in Cottrell Street in Korsten when they spotted a grey Renault Sandero with 3 males standing outside the vehicle and the driver seated behind the … [Read more...] about Suspect arrested in Korsten with firearm

Team work between SAPS Mount Road Crime Prevention and PE Flying Squad members resulted in the immediate arrest of four suspects as well as the recovery of a stolen firearm and a suspected stolen cellphone. It is alleged that on Friday at about 16:45, Mount Road Crime Prevention Unit were patrolling when they were flagged down by an unknown person at the corners of Fettes and Prince Alfred Roads in Sydenham. The person alleged that he was robbed by 5 males in a white vehicle. The complainant … [Read more...] about Four suspects arrested in New Brighton with stolen firearm

PORT ELIZABETH - Police in Port Elizabeth are warning delivery drivers to take extra precaution and to be vigilant at all times when driving. It has been noted that delivery trucks are being targeted by criminals and their load stolen. On Wednesday, 02 December 2020, due to swift response by police the two vehicles with their cargo were recovered in two separate incidents in the Port Elizabeth area. In the first incident, at about 09:25, the complainant (30) was driving a delivery vehicle, … [Read more...] about Police warn Port Elizabeth delivery drivers to be vigilant

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has welcomed the heavy sentences handed to the accused in various sexual offences cases in the Eastern Cape over the course of the year. SAPS said the quality investigative skills possessed by detectives in the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit have contributed to the successful prosecutions. According to SAPS, 39 life sentences and 950 years of imprisonment were handed down to rape and sexual offences suspects from … [Read more...] about Heavy sentences for East Cape sex offenders

PORT ELIZABETH - Walmer Detectives are seeking the community’s assistance in tracing a 51 year old man who went missing on Monday, 30 November 2020. It is alleged that on Monday, 30 November 2020 Frank Sean Chapple, from Lorraine, was last seen leaving his residence on his black and gray BMW GS1200, wearing blue Nike running shoes, black and cream biker jacket (might be grey) and a black helmet. He was last seen driving in the direction of Van Stadens and could also be on his way to … [Read more...] about Have you seen Frank Sean Chapple?

EASTERN CAPE - SAPS Algoa Park detectives are urgently seeking the communities’ assistance in tracing suspects allegedly involved in a murder and robbery incident which took place early on Sunday morning, 29 November 2020 in Bennett Street in Sidwell. It is alleged that at about 06:30, Steven Branders (52) was walking from a shop in Haupt Street into Bennett Street when two unknown males approached him. CCTV footage show that Branders tried to ward off his attackers who overpowered him and … [Read more...] about Help Algoa Park police find murder and robbery suspects

PORT ELIZABETH - A 22-year-old wanted murder and attempted murder suspect was arrested during the early hours of Sunday morning, 29 November 2020 by members of the Anti-Gang Unit in Booysens Park. It is alleged that on 29 January 2020 at about 13:20, a 31-year-old female was in Desdemonia Close in Booysens Park when she was approached by three unknown males. They demanded her cellphone and as she reached for her phone, one of the suspects fired shots at her. She sustained injuries in her … [Read more...] about Anti-Gang Unit arrest wanted murder and attempted murder suspect