After Cleary Park Shopping Centre Parking Lot Shooting PORT ELIZABETH - Quick response from the Anti-Gang Unit and surrounding stations resulted in the speedy arrest of a 28-year-old male and the recovery of a .38 revolver which may possibly be linked to a murder in Gelvandale. It is alleged that at about 12:00 police responded to a complaint of shooting in a parking lot at a shopping centre in Cleary Park. On arrival, the body of William Henry (39) was found lying on the ground with a … [Read more...] about Murder suspect arrested, firearm recovered: Port Elizabeth
Crime
Kirkwood Traffic Officer Arrested
Three suspects including a traffic officer arrested for fraud UITENHAGE - In a determined effort to curb fraud and corruption activities, the police nabbed a male traffic officer and two administration clerks during an intelligence driven operation conducted in the early hours of Tuesday, 24 March 2020, at Kirkwood Traffic Department in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. In collaboration with the National Department of Transport, Crime Intelligence Unit members arrested the three suspects aged … [Read more...] about Kirkwood Traffic Officer Arrested
Have you seen Godlieb Stander?
Police seek missing person: Humewood EASTERN CAPE - SAPS Humewood detectives are urgently trying to trace a person who was reported missing from Central in Port Elizabeth. It is alleged that on 31 January 2020 at about 15:35, Godlieb Stander, aged 43, left the Maranatha homes in Forest Hill to go and collect his pension at the SASSA office in Govan Mbeki Avenue. He last spoke to his mother and informed her that he was on his way back however he never returned. It is alleged that he sold … [Read more...] about Have you seen Godlieb Stander?
Teenager arrested on the ‘stoep’ with stolen firearm
Gelvandale police arrest teenager with stolen firearm: Port Elizabeth EASTERN CAPE - Quick reaction by members of SAPS Gelvandale Crime Prevention Tracing Unit resulted in the speedy arrest of a 17-year-old teenager and the recovery of a stolen firearm. It is alleged that on Friday, 20 March 2020 at about 06:15, members responded to a complaint of 3 suspects allegedly robbing people at the ‘stoep’ in Kobus Road in Helenvale. The information was swiftly followed up and as police were driving … [Read more...] about Teenager arrested on the ‘stoep’ with stolen firearm
Oversight inspection at Bethelsdorp Metro Police Station
John Best to unveil safety and security plan On Thursday 19 March 2020, Democratic Alliance (DA) Eastern Cape Provincial Leader, Cllr Nqaba Bhanga, will be conducting an oversight inspection at the Bethelsdorp Metro Police Station in Chatty, Port Elizabeth. He will be joined by DA Nelson Mandela Bay Caucus Leader, Cllr Jonathan Lawack, and DA NMB Spokesperson on Safety and Security, Cllr John Best. The DA and its coalition partners opened this state of the art metro police station while … [Read more...] about Oversight inspection at Bethelsdorp Metro Police Station
Suspects arrested for possession of suspected stolen property
PORT ELIZABETH - Police officers arrested two suspects for possession of suspected stolen property with a possible link to a housebreaking at a shop in Korsten. It is alleged that on Sunday, 15 March 2020 at approximately 23:25, members were on duty patrolling in Durban Road, Korsten. While at a petrol station in Durban Road the members noticed three men crossing the road carrying with them huge bags. The men then got into a white Ford Icon and drove off. As police attempted to pull the … [Read more...] about Suspects arrested for possession of suspected stolen property
Three suspects arrested for possession of stolen goods
Delivery truck found being offloaded in Coega EASTERN CAPE – Three suspects have been arrested last night at 18:30 after being caught offloading a delivery truck in Dedisa Road, Coega. Alert Kinkelbos police members passing through the area spotted the truck and a silver Peugeot vehicle next to the road in an area where trucks don’t normally pull off. They also spotted three male persons at the vehicle which to them looked like goods were being transferred from the truck to the vehicle. On … [Read more...] about Three suspects arrested for possession of stolen goods
One Sneaky Guy
A seemingly innocent man poses danger https://youtu.be/UCIyYyl4wIs Watch as an 'innocent looking man' attempts a sneaky move... This incident was recorded on 10 March 2020 at the ENGEN garage in Rochelle Road, Greenacres. A timely reminder to check that your vehicle is locked and secured before leaving. Also look around for suspicious persons hanging around as you as stop at a parking bay. … [Read more...] about One Sneaky Guy
Eastern Cape cash in transit robbers to appear in court
January Heist Leads to Arrest EASTERN CAPE – Two alleged cash-in-transit robbers are expected to appear this coming Thursday, 12 March 2020, in the Mthatha Magistrate’s Court for a heist which was perpetrated in January this year. Bongikhaya Mthwazi (27) was arrested last week Thursday, 05 March 2020 and he made a brief appearance at the same court. Mthwazi is the second suspect to be arrested. He joins Litha Fulela (35) who was arrested on 11 February 2020. Both suspects were arrested in … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape cash in transit robbers to appear in court
Eight years imprisonment for dealing in Mandrax
HUMANSDORP – The two men caught at the accident scene transporting mandrax tablets on N2 near Jeffreys Bay in April 2017, were both sentenced to an effective eight (08) years imprisonment in the Humansdorp Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 27 February 2020. On Thursday, 06 April 2017 around 07:00am, a 45-year-old Ibrahim Doctor Nkurunziza and 30-year-old Gadusi Wani Matangalo with two female passengers were traveling on the N2 in a white Honda Ballade. A driver of the vehicle lost control and … [Read more...] about Eight years imprisonment for dealing in Mandrax
Police hunt Kabega Park business robbery suspects
Kabega Park detectives are on the hunt for 5 suspects allegedly involved in a business robbery which took place today, 27 February 2020 It is alleged that on Thursday, 27 February 2020 at approximately 10:20, three suspects entered a cell phone shop at a shopping centre in the Kabega Park area. The three employees in the shop were pointed with a fire arm and demanded to lie down. The one suspect stood at the door while the other two suspects forced an employee to the back of the shop. An … [Read more...] about Police hunt Kabega Park business robbery suspects
All students should be safe from bullying
Police team up with nonprofit organisations to address bullying and substance abuse at schools PORT ELIZABETH - All students should be safe from bullying and feel comfortable and at ease when at school. Students who don't feel safe or part of the school cannot learn effectively and reach their full potential. Bullying is a problem that affects millions of children around the world. The effects of bullying are difficult for any learner to bear especially in situations where there are no … [Read more...] about All students should be safe from bullying
Bethelsdorp police seek next of kin
PORT ELIZABETH - Bethesldorp police are seeking the next of kin as well as the identity of an unknown coloured male found dead on 6 January 2020 in the Riemvasmaak informal settlement. It is alleged that at about 01:10 members were summoned to the informal settlement when they found the male aged between 20-30 years old laying on the ground next to a shack. He was holding an electrical cord in his hand and his one hand had burn marks on it. Police found an electrical cable which had allegedly … [Read more...] about Bethelsdorp police seek next of kin
Uitenhage detectives searching for next-of-kin
UITENHAGE - The bodies of two unidentified men, both presumably in their thirties, were found at 08:30 on Sunday, 29 December 2019, close to the roadside about a kilometre from the Koedoeskloof Waste Disposal Site in Uitenhage. Both males had multiple gunshot wounds in the upper body. Detectives from Uitenhage SAPS are investigating a double murder. The South African Police Service is trying to locate the next-of-kin of the victims and they also need to establish the identity of the … [Read more...] about Uitenhage detectives searching for next-of-kin
Traffic Officer Gunned Down
https://youtu.be/zLAvdXW7r2k Details are not official yet - a Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Police Officer was shot this morning near to the Walmer links complex on Victoria Drive. Traffic chief Warren Prins said that the incident occured on the corner of Lungelo Mlandu Street and 10th Avenue in Walmer near Walmer Links. Details surrounding the incident are still unclear and police are on the scene. The slain officer is said to be 62-years-old. MyPE's condolences to the family … [Read more...] about Traffic Officer Gunned Down
