PORT ELIZABETH - The actions and visible successes achieved within 6 hours by the Nelson Mandela Bay District detective officers is an indication that investigators are working hard to ensure that criminals are arrested and taken off the streets. Detective officers in the NMB District under the command of the District Commander: Detectives, Brig Luntu Ngubelangu accompanied by the District detective in charge of operations, Col Paul Orange conducted an operation last night, 10 September 2020 … [Read more...] about Raid Nets 48 Suspects
Crime
Second suspect arrested for death of missing New Brighton man
PORT ELIZABETH - SAPS Humewood detectives arrested a second suspect on the night of 10 September 2020. The 21-year-old suspect was arrested at his house in Springdale in Gelvandale for the alleged murder of Ndano Mbongeni Siboto (39). As the investigation unfolds, additional charges may be added against the suspects. … [Read more...] about Second suspect arrested for death of missing New Brighton man
Decomposed body found in Bethelsdorp
PORT ELIZABETH - Bethelsdorp detectives are seeking the community’s assistance in tracing the next of kin of a decomposed person found in bushes this morning, 11 September 2020 in the Bethesldorp policing area. It is alleged that at about 07:00 a person was collecting medicinal plants in the bushy area in Old Uitenhage Road (nearest residential area is Booysen Park and 7de laan) when he found the badly decomposed body. The body was lying about 50 meters from the Old Uitehage Road. From the … [Read more...] about Decomposed body found in Bethelsdorp
Kabega Park Police seek missing mother and child
PORT ELIZABETH - SAPS Kabega Park detectives are urgently seeking the community’s assistance in tracing a mother and her 6-year-old daughter who was last seen in Queenstown in November 2019. According to police information, in August 2019, Sharlene Corbett (24) fetched her daughter, Harmonini Maria Corbett from her mother in Port Elizabeth and informed her mother that they were going to live in Queenstown with her father (Sharlene’s father). One evening in November 2019, when Mr Corbettt … [Read more...] about Kabega Park Police seek missing mother and child
Rowallan Park man murdered, police seek assistance
PORT ELIZABETH - Kabega Park detectives are urgently seeking the community’s assistance in tracing two suspects who shot and killed a Rowallan Park man in his house on Monday evening, 31 August 2020. It is alleged that at about 19:10, Anton Kolesky sent his son 19-year-old son to fetch something from his bakkie. When the teenager was outside, he was confronted by two unknown males. One of them pointed a firearm at him and they escorted him into the house. As they entered, Kolesky attempted to … [Read more...] about Rowallan Park man murdered, police seek assistance
Bethelsdorp business robbery suspects appear in court
PORT ELIZABETH - Five business robbery suspects appeared in the Gelvandale Magistrate’s Court this morning for allegedly robbing a tavern in Arcadia in Bethelsdorp on 25 August 2020. It is alleged that on Tuesday, 25 August 2020, at about 17:30, the complainant was inside the tavern in Harrington Street serving customers when 5 unknown males entered with 3 firearms. The owner was instructed to open the safe. A large amount of cash, gold rings belonging to the complainant, liquor and 3 cell … [Read more...] about Bethelsdorp business robbery suspects appear in court
Police seek missing teenage girl from Motherwell
PORT ELIZABETH - The Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit in Motherwell are urgently seeking the community’s assistance in tracing a 16-year-old teenager who has been missing since 26 August 2020. According to police information, Asemahle Mzimeli informed her mother on Wednesday evening, 26 August 2020 at about 20:00, that she was going to the toilet. She never came back into the house which is in Mokgatho Street NU10 in Motherwell. It is not known what she was wearing at … [Read more...] about Police seek missing teenage girl from Motherwell
Kuyga suspect arrested and firearms recovered
PORT ELIZABETH - The proliferation of illegal firearms and ammunition in Port Elizabeth is a priority for police. In our efforts to clamp down on the serious and violent crimes committed with illegal firearms, Kabega Park SAPS and the Anti-Gang Unit arrested a 24-year-old suspects in Kuyga, and confiscate firearms. It is alleged that Kabega Park crime prevention obtained a search warrant for a house in Wentzel Street, Kuyga. On Friday, 28 August 2020 at approximately 22:10, the search … [Read more...] about Kuyga suspect arrested and firearms recovered
Life sentence for Booysens Park rape accused
PORT ELIZABETH - In its resolve to fight crimes against women and children, the expertise and specialised training of our Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) is critical in ensuring that perpetrators of rape and sexual abuse is removed from society for a long time. On Tuesday, 25 August 2020, a 49-year-old Booysens Park man was sentenced in the Port Elizabeth Regional court to life imprisonment for the rape of his wife’s sister. On 09 August 2019, the … [Read more...] about Life sentence for Booysens Park rape accused
Anti-Gang Unit recover two firearms in Greenfields
PORT ELIZABETH - The creativity of criminals to conceal illegal weapons never cease to amaze therefore operational officers on the ground must be vigilant when conducting searches and leave no stone unturned when searching for illegal firearms or dangerous weapons. It is alleged that on Thursday evening, 19 August 2020 at about 20:00, Anti-Gang Unit members received information about an illegal firearm at a spaza shop in Geduld Street in Greenfields. The information was immediately … [Read more...] about Anti-Gang Unit recover two firearms in Greenfields
Attempted murder suspect: New Brighton
EASTERN CAPE - SAPS Mount Road detectives arrested a 36 year old New Brighton man in connection with a shooting incident which took place outside the Bridge Shopping Mall on Monday, 17 August 2020. It is alleged that at about 11:30 on the mentioned date, the victim (30) was walking with a friend towards the Bridge Shopping mall when someone called him from behind. The victim turned around and walked towards the white Ford Focus vehicle. As he bent down by the open passenger window, a shot was … [Read more...] about Attempted murder suspect: New Brighton
Kwanobuhle Police Station fully operational
PORT ELIZABETH - The above mentioned police station is now fully operational and the public can access services at the station. The SAPS Management appreciates the patience of the community and assures them that the temporary closure of the police station for decontamination is necessary so as to curb the spread of the virus. Also that services will not be hampered as alternative venues and contacts are made available. … [Read more...] about Kwanobuhle Police Station fully operational
Bethelsdorp Police Station opened again
PORT ELIZABETH - The above mentioned police station is now fully operational and the public can access services at the station. The SAPS Management appreciates the patience of the community and assures them that the temporary closure of the police station for decontamination is necessary so as to curb the spread of the virus. Also that services will not be hampered as alternative venues and contacts are made available. … [Read more...] about Bethelsdorp Police Station opened again
Missing Morne Pretoruis Sought
PORT ELIZABETH - Kabega Park Detectives are seeking the community’s assistance in tracing a 37-year-old man who went missing on Friday, 14 August 2020. According to police information, Morne Pretoruis (37) was last seen by his wife at her place of work on Friday, 14 August 2020 around 09:30. During the day, Morne contacted his mother and requested her to pick up his son from the day care and also later during the day requested her to pick up his wife from work because he is running late. … [Read more...] about Missing Morne Pretoruis Sought
Port Elizabeth 10111 telephones still off line
PORT ELIZABETH - This is an urgent alert to the residents of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. Community members are requested to phone the nearest police station if they need assistance. The Port Elizabeth 10111 call centre is currently experiencing telephone problems. The matter is currently receiving attention and the technicians are busy addressing the problem. As soon as the telephone lines are working again, that will be communicated to the public. The South African Police Service … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth 10111 telephones still off line
