Police in Port Elizabeth are looking for three males who allegedly robbed an elderly couple on their estate in Kragga Kamma Road in Colleen Glen last night It is alleged that at about 22:00, the 65-year-old complainant and his wife retired for the night however his wife was still awake when three males entered the house through the unlocked bedroom sliding door. All were armed with knives and demanded for firearms, money and jewellery. The bedroom was searched and jewellery, a laptop and … [Read more...] about Elderly Colleen Glen couple robbed in home
Crime
Five nabbed for robbery during lockdown
Five suspects appeared in the Uitenhage Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape yesterday on charges of business robbery and contravening the Disaster Management Act, said police. The five were arrested on Sunday after three of the men robbed a supermarket in Mandela Ville in Kamesh. Two shop assistants were held at gunpoint, while others ransacked the store. The men made off with an undisclosed amount of cash, an airtime machine and a cellphone before fleeing the scene in a beige … [Read more...] about Five nabbed for robbery during lockdown
Double murder suspects arrested in Port Elizabeth
King William’sTown: The Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Liziwe Ntshinga commended the members of the Provincial Organised Crime Investigation Unit for their relentless efforts in tracing the perpetrators involved in the brutal murders of two women in Peddie in April 2020. It is alleged that on Sunday, 12 April 2020 at about 15:00 Mrs Boniswa Toba (74) and her daughter in law Cingiswa Caroline Toba (37) were found brutally murdered in Celetyuma village in Peddie. Both women sustained multiple … [Read more...] about Double murder suspects arrested in Port Elizabeth
Ten suspects arrested with stolen tower batteries and regulators
Dedicated teamwork by detectives of SAPS Hankey led to the successful apprehension of ten suspects (ages between 21 and 51) and the recovery of stolen property to the value of more than R100 000.00 in the early hours of Friday, 24 April 2020. The team received valuable information about stolen property being stashed in Centerton in Hankey. The ten suspects were arrested after back up batteries, network regulators, compressors and other electronic equipment were found in the possession of the … [Read more...] about Ten suspects arrested with stolen tower batteries and regulators
Shauderville man arrested with .38 Revolver
PORT ELIZABETH - While ensuring that the community in Port Elizabeth adhere to the lockdown regulations, SAPS court members arrested a 26-year-old suspect with a prohibited firearm in Shauder Avenue yesterday afternoon, 22 April 2020. It is alleged that at about 13:45, the members were patrolling the streets in Shauderville when they noticed a VW Polo with 7 occupants driving in Shauder Avenue. The vehicle was stopped and as the last passenger got out of the back of the vehicle, the members … [Read more...] about Shauderville man arrested with .38 Revolver
Humansdorp SAPS bust 51-Year-old with drugs
Alert members from SAPS Kareedouw arrested a 51-year-old man today at about 15:30 on a charge of illegal possession of drugs. Members were busy conducting a roadblock on the R62 at Two Streams, between Kareedouw and Joubertina, when they pulled over a vehicle for a routine check. The driver acted very suspiciously and upon searching the vehicle members discovered two plastic bags containing dagga, tik bulbs and 100 mandrax tablets. The suspect was arrested on a charge of illegal possession … [Read more...] about Humansdorp SAPS bust 51-Year-old with drugs
Domestic Violence Incidents DECREASE
The COVID-19 lockdown has seen domestic violence related crimes decrease significantly since the introduction of the National State of Disaster regulations. These are crimes related to - but not limited to - murder, attempted murder, rape and sexual assault. This much was on Wednesday revealed by Police Minister Bheki Cele during a visit to KwaZulu-Natal to assess adherence to the National State of Disaster regulations gazetted last month. The regulations were introduced by government … [Read more...] about Domestic Violence Incidents DECREASE
131 public officials arrested for violating COVID-19 regulations
Police Minister Bheki Cele has expressed concern at the large number of public officials arrested for violating COVID-19 regulations. Cele, during a visit to KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday to assess adherence to the National State of Disaster regulations, revealed that 131 officials have been arrested since last month. The arrested include security forces, government officials and councillors. Among them were two Sergeants from Katlehong, Gauteng, who were arrested after allegedly … [Read more...] about 131 public officials arrested for violating COVID-19 regulations
Nine arrested following looting of businesses in PE’s Northern Areas
The Eastern Cape SAPS Management has strongly condemned the looting incidents reported in the Port Elizabeth Northern Areas. A total of 9 arrests have been effected in separate incidents since yesterday morning, 14 April 2020, in connection with the lootings that took place in the Bethesldorp area. The suspects will all face charges relating to business robbery or housebreaking and theft. Additional charge of violating the Regulations of the Disaster Management Act – not been confined to their … [Read more...] about Nine arrested following looting of businesses in PE’s Northern Areas
Gun Toting Teenager Arrested
Port Elizabeth flying squad arrest teenager with firearm A police officer is never off duty and is always ready to make a sacrifice in order to ensure that the people they serve are and feel safe. On Saturday 11/04 at about 19:00, an off duty Warrant Officer from PE Flying Squad received information about a person in possession of a firearm at a taxi rank in Durban Road Korsten. The member placed himself on duty and together with his colleagues who were on duty followed up on the information … [Read more...] about Gun Toting Teenager Arrested
Murder suspects arrested in Walmer
Port Elizabeth: Three alleged murder suspects were arrested shortly after the murder of a 21-year-old man in Walmer Township last night. It is alleged that on Saturday, 4 April 2020 at about 22:45, Xolani Maneli, his younger brother and four other male were at a house in Phelakula Street. An argument erupted over a backpack and a speaker. The Manelis’ then left with the speaker. The four suspects followed them and attacked them in Sigcawu Street with sticks and knives. The younger brother … [Read more...] about Murder suspects arrested in Walmer
Lockdown sees a decrease in serious and violent crimes
Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, on Sunday morning, 05 April 2020 welcomed the general decrease in serious and violent crimes, attributing this to amongst other factors, the prohibition of the sale and movement of liquor since the COVID-19 nationwide lockdown. The 2019-2020 National Crime Statistics are yet to be officially released by the Minister of Police to Parliament at a later stage this year. Therefore, the analysis done currently is a preliminary report that is yet to undergo the … [Read more...] about Lockdown sees a decrease in serious and violent crimes
Willowvale police investigate murder case
Willowvale police are investigating a murder case. It is alleged that a 47-year-old woman was found fatally shot. She was found at her home at Nquba Locality, Mahasana Village, Willowvale. The deceased was found with bullet wounds on her upper body. An 18-months-old baby was found unharmed next to her. The baby is the child of the deceased. The deceased was found on Friday, 03 April 2020 at about 15:00 by a villager who had visited the 47-year-old woman. The motive behind the murder of the … [Read more...] about Willowvale police investigate murder case
Anti-Gang Unit arrest attempted murder suspect in Bethelsdorp
Port Elizabeth: Anti-Gang Unit members arrested a 35-year-old attempted murder suspect early this afternoon at his house in Italy Street in Timothy Valley. It is alleged that on 3 April 2020 at about 12:55, the 21-year-old victim was walking in Italy Street with a friend when shots were fired at them. The victims started running. He later realised that he was shot in his left calf and was taken to hospital for treatment. The suspect is known to the complainant. Today at about 12:45, the … [Read more...] about Anti-Gang Unit arrest attempted murder suspect in Bethelsdorp
Pretoria man arrested for COVID-19 video
The South African Police Services (SAPS) have arrested a 23-year-old man in Pretoria for allegedly contravening the Regulations of the Disaster Management Act 2002. The suspect is likely to face charges of at least contravening Regulation 11B of the Disaster Management Act 2002. This as South Africans observe the tenth day of lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19. On 27 March 2020 little snippets of a video, in which two young men were seen travelling around Pretoria with one … [Read more...] about Pretoria man arrested for COVID-19 video
