A misunderstanding about seniority in the seating arrangement resulted to the murder of a 26-year-old man. It is alleged that both the suspect and the deceased were attending an initiation graduation traditional ceremony at Mzamo Section, Ilinge Township outside Queenstown on Wednesday, 31 December 2019 at about 16:30. There was a misunderstanding about the seating arrangement of the two men aged 23 and 26. The other one was claiming to be the senior to the other. Both men left the house … [Read more...] about Murder over seating at initiation graduation ceremony
Crime
Bodies of 2 fatally shot men found in Uitenhage
The South African Police Service in Uitenhage are investigating a double murder case after the bodies of two unknown men were found lying on the roadside in Uitenhage this morning. This morning at around 08:30, police received a call from an anonymous person who informed them of two people that were lying on the roadside about a kilometre away from the Koedoeskloof Waste Disposal Site in Uitenhage. At the scene, police found the lifeless bodies of two unknown men with several gunshot wounds … [Read more...] about Bodies of 2 fatally shot men found in Uitenhage
Alleged cable thief arrested in Port Elizabeth
A 20-year-old alleged cable thief was arrested when patrolling K9 unit members spotted him digging up cables on the M4 freeway (direction towards Central). It is alleged that on Sunday, 29 December 2019 at about 18:00, Port Elizabeth K9 members noticed the suspect and stopped. As they crossed the fence, the suspect started running. After several calls to stop, police dog Jack was released. The suspect kicked Jack in his face and managed to break free and run towards the rocks near the … [Read more...] about Alleged cable thief arrested in Port Elizabeth
Motherwell Business Robbery Suspect Arrested
Port Elizabeth: A 22- year-old alleged business robbery suspect was arrested yesterday morning, by members of the Motherwell Cluster Serious and Violent Crime Investigation team. It is alleged that on Friday, 27 December 2019 at about 17:30, the security guard was standing at the door of a liquor store in Umnulu Street NU 9 in Motherwell when he was pointed with a firearm by an unknown male. The guard was ushered into the store where four other males also entered. Cash from the tills and … [Read more...] about Motherwell Business Robbery Suspect Arrested
Manhunt for Greenbushes Murderer
The 72 hour activation plan was immediately implemented and the Mount Road Cluster Detective Trio Task Team are on the hunt for six suspects, one injured, allegedly involved in a murder, hijacking and business robbery which took place on the night of 27 December 2019 in Greenbushes. It is alleged that at about 20:08 the complainant, 21-years-old was in the shop in Greenbushes Road in Greenbushes in Kabega Park area and was at the counter when 6 males entered the shop. The males were armed … [Read more...] about Manhunt for Greenbushes Murderer
Firearms and Drugs Seized in Northern Areas
Intelligence led operations this weekend in the Northern areas of Port Elizabeth resulted in the recovery of two firearms and drugs. At about 00:20 this morning, 15 December 2019, the Anti-Gang Unit, Tactical Response Team and Public Order Policing members acted on the information received and swooped in on a house in Eucomus Street in Kleinskool. The house and yard was thoroughly searched and a firearm, .38 revolver and five rounds of ammunition was found in the rear bumper of a broken … [Read more...] about Firearms and Drugs Seized in Northern Areas
Two PE gang members arrested for attempted murder
In strengthening the fight against gang violence in the Northern areas of Port Elizabeth, the Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Liziwe Ntshinga immediately implemented the 72 hour turnaround strategy and has called for swift action after a 6 year old girl was hit by a stray bullet in Fitchardt Street in Gelvandale on the afternoon of 13 December 2019. It is alleged that on Friday, 13 December 2019 at about 13:45, a 28-year-old gang member was walking from a shop in Fitchardt Street when he saw … [Read more...] about Two PE gang members arrested for attempted murder
Not so Merry Christmas for these 35
Safer Festive Season Operations are intended to ensure that our communities can enjoy a peaceful and safe holiday period therefore every effort must be made in realising this vison. On Wednesday evening, 11 December 2019 from 22:00 until 05:00 on Thursday morning 12 December 2019, detectives from all stations in the Mount Road cluster conducted raids at various houses in search for suspects wanted in their cases. A total of thirty five (35) suspects were arrested for crimes ranging from … [Read more...] about Not so Merry Christmas for these 35
Police Seek Missing 7-year-old boy
Detectives from Port Elizabeth Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) are urgently trying to trace a 7-year-old boy who went missing from his grandmother’s house in Algoa Park. According to police information, on 6 December 2019, Philasande Gilibi was playing in the yard in Salcombe Street in Algoa Park. At about 14:30, his grandmother realised that he was no longer in the yard and that is when they started to search for him. He lives in Kwazakele and does not know … [Read more...] about Police Seek Missing 7-year-old boy
PE Cops turning the tide on crime
Police in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro are turning the tide against crime and are ensuring that their presence is felt everywhere. MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED On Saturday, 7 December 2019, the Provincial Organised Crime Investigation Unit (Gang Investigations) arrested a 19-year-old gang affiliate shortly after a murder was reported in Bakkiesblom Street in Arcadia in Bethelsdorp. It is alleged that on the above-mentioned date at about 10:00, Gilbert Peterson (60) was working on a … [Read more...] about PE Cops turning the tide on crime
Have you seen Kefas Marufu?
Walmer detectives are urgently trying to trace a 45-year-old Port Elizabeth man who went missing from his home on Thursday, 5 December 2019. According to police information, on 4 December 2019, Kefas Marufu, a 45-year-old male from Zimbabwe was taken to hospital by his brother as he is suffering from depression. He was given medication and sent home. He slept at his brother’s home in Marikana in Walmer so that his brother could watch over him. On Thursday, 5 December 2019, he left his … [Read more...] about Have you seen Kefas Marufu?
Manhunt for four suspects in E Cape
National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole has ordered an immediate manhunt for the suspects of the senseless killing of a Constable in Coffee Bay in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday night. Two constables, who were attending to a complaint at Zindidi Location in Coffee Bay shortly before midnight, were approached by four men under the pretext that they were seeking help. Two of the four men approached the police vehicle on the driver's side while the other two approached the vehicle from the … [Read more...] about Manhunt for four suspects in E Cape
Public Warned Over Arlington Tip
PORT ELIZABETH - Walmer police would like to advise the public to be extra cautious when going to the Arlington Tip dumping site to discard their rubbish. Police have noted with concern a considerable increase in robberies at the tip. The most recent robbery occurred on Sunday, 24 November 2019, when a 37-year-old male was confronted and robbed of his personal belongings. It is alleged that when the complainant drove into the site, he was approached by 3 males who offered to assist him. He … [Read more...] about Public Warned Over Arlington Tip
Police seize firearms in Port Elizabeth hotspot areas
PORT ELIZABETH - The concerted efforts of our members in stamping the authority of the State by removing illegal and stolen firearms is proving to be successful as 4 firearms, 2 replica firearms and a replica gas pistol were recovered from criminals in just one day. On Friday, 22 November 2019 at about 09:45, Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) members executed a search warrant at a house in Siwa Street in Kwazakele. A 35 year old male was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm and illegal possession … [Read more...] about Police seize firearms in Port Elizabeth hotspot areas
Bentley Apprehends Suspect
PORT ELIZABETH - Members of PE K9 Unit arrested a 21-year-old alleged gang affiliate and confiscated a stolen firearm after they responded to a complaint of shooting in West End in Bethelsdorp. It is alleged that at about 20:00, the members stopped in West End when they noticed a person running in behind Varsvlei swimming pool. After several warnings to stop, police dog ‘Bentley’ was released and he apprehended the suspect. A 9mm Lugar was recovered. The firearm was reported stolen in Kuruman … [Read more...] about Bentley Apprehends Suspect
