PORT ELIZABETH - Police in Bethelsdorp are seeking a murder suspect who allegedly pursued a victim and shot him several times late afternoon, 23 November 2019. According to police information, it is alleged that at about 17:15, Nealon Warricker (26) was walking in Coetzee Street in Salt Lake with two friends when four males approached from the opposite direction. Warricker and his friends started running after seeing a firearm in the suspect’s hand. The suspect chased after Waricker and fired … [Read more...] about Bethelsdorp Murderer Sought
Crime
Firearm Recovered in Rose Street, Central
PORT ELIZABETH - Keeping an alert eye out for criminals and following one’s intuition, led to the arrest of 3 suspects in Rose Street in Central early Sunday afternoon. According to SAPS information, it is alleged that at about 12:20, SAPS Humewood members were patrolling the area when they stopped a suspicious Ford Laser with 3 occupants. On searching the vehicle, dagga (249 grams) and a black Acer laptop was found inside. A 9mm pistol was found in the possession of the 30-year-old male. The … [Read more...] about Firearm Recovered in Rose Street, Central
Bethesldorp Police Seek Assistance
Police in Bethesldorp are seeking the community’s assistance in tracing the next of kin of an unidentified man found on Sunday, 20/10. According to police information, the body was found at about 06:00 in an open field in Lee Samuels Street in Ext 36 in Bethelsdorp. The male approximately 35-year-old was badly burnt. At this stage the circumstances surrounding the incident are not known and police are investigating a case of murder. Anyone who can assist in tracing or identifying the body … [Read more...] about Bethesldorp Police Seek Assistance
Quick Sentence for Robber
In less than a month, a robbery accused was arrested, found guilty and sentenced in the Port Elizabeth Regional court. On 7 October 2019 at 17:00, the 37-year-old complainant was walking in Armeria Crescent in Ext 30 in Bethelsdorp with her son when the accused Lucaine Coetzee approached them with a knife. A cellphone and a small amount of cash was taken. Coetzee was apprehended by the complainant’s fiancé. On Thursday, 24/10 Coetzee was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment. Eastern Cape … [Read more...] about Quick Sentence for Robber
Algoa Park card scamming suspects arrested
When duty calls for the safety and security of our communities, our men and women in blue, irrespective of the time of day and night will heed to their vocational calling. On Thursday, 24/10 at about 19:00 a member of PE flying Squad was reporting off duty when information relating to an alleged card scamming was in progress at an ATM in Algoa Park. The member immediately responded and spotted the suspects fleeing in a white VW Polo TSI. With the assistance of SAPS Kwadwesi members, the … [Read more...] about Algoa Park card scamming suspects arrested
Gajima Tsotsi
PORT ELIZABETH – Day two of the cross cluster disruptive operation - Gajima Tsotsi - kicked off in Walmer on Saturday afternoon, 12 October 2019 at 14:00. The operations involves Station Commanders from Port St Johns, Port Alfred, East London, King Williams Town, Mdantsane and Motherwell as well as officers and members from Mount Road Cluster. Gijima Tsotsi operation was led by the Provincial Commander, Visible Policing, Brig Malibongwe Ntsabo in our efforts towards the reduction of serious … [Read more...] about Gajima Tsotsi
Live mortars found in Uitenhage dam
Eastern Cape Police have warned the Uitenhage community to guard against physically picking up or handing any strange/foreign objects that they recover at the Strelitzia Dam. This after two residents in the area discovered two old and unused mortars on Friday. A mortar is an artillery weapon which fires explosive shells. “[They] transported them not realising that they could have had fatal effects. It was later discovered that these two mortars was in fact still live and could … [Read more...] about Live mortars found in Uitenhage dam
Anti-Gang Unit arrest wanted suspect in Kleinskool
PORT ELIZABETH - A 22-year-old gang affiliate was arrested on Saturday, 5 October 2019 by members of the Anti-Gang Unit while they were patrolling in Ferreira’s Grounds in Kleinskool when they spotted the suspect. It is alleged that the members recognised the suspect on their wanted list and when they stopped, the suspect tried to give a false name. He was arrested for attempted murder which took place on 2 March 2019. It is alleged that at about 05:30 on the mentioned date, three (3) … [Read more...] about Anti-Gang Unit arrest wanted suspect in Kleinskool
1.3 million incidents of housebreaking in 2018/19
Victims of crime in South Africa are apathetic to report their ordeals to police, the 2018/19 Governance, Public Safety and Justice Survey (Victims of Crime) report has suggested. The report, which was released by Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke on Thursday, painted a worrying picture of how victims were not reporting crimes such as housebreaking, home robbery and deliberate damage of property and arson. The survey provides statistics for two of the trio crimes -- vehicle hijacking and … [Read more...] about 1.3 million incidents of housebreaking in 2018/19
SAPS Seeking Recruits
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has embarked on a nationwide recruitment process in an effort to bolster crime fighting efforts. This year, SAPS management said it is seeking to attract youth between the ages of 18 and 30 for the 2019/2020 Basic Police Learning Development Programme (BLDP) intake. Prospective applicants need to be in possession of a Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate or National Certificate (Vocational). Those in possession of post matric qualifications … [Read more...] about SAPS Seeking Recruits
Man dies in Malabar after alleged dog attack
PORT ELIZABETH - Gelvandale Police have opened an inquest docket after the body of a 48-year-old man was found with multiple dog bites in Armstrong Street, Malabar. It is alleged that on Friday, 27 September 2019 at about 07:00 SAPS Gelvandale responded to a complaint of a body lying in Armstrong Street, Malabar. Upon arrival the members noticed that the deceased Melvin Stuurman had multiple bite wounds on the face. At this stage, circumstances surrounding the attack and subsequent death is … [Read more...] about Man dies in Malabar after alleged dog attack
Eastern Cape 2018/2019 crime statistics
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has the responsibility to provide policing services and ensure the safety in accordance with Outcome 3 of the Government Programme of Action. In fulfilling the abovementioned mandate, it is necessary that SAPS constantly provide different stakeholders and communities with a broad scenario of the crime situation in the Province. In essence, Crime Statistics must be utilised as early warning to strengthen crime prevention operations and various other … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape 2018/2019 crime statistics
Two security guards shot and wounded in New Brighton
Port Elizabeth - Two security guards were shot and wounded in Ross Street, New Brighton this morning at 04:50 The guards were using an unmarked white Isuzu bakkie and shortly after stopping to pick up a third member, an unknown armed suspect walked up to the passenger side and opened fire on the security guards. The suspect did not attempt to rob the guards and fled the scene in an unknown vehicle that sped off afterwards. The third member that was still in his house at the time only heard … [Read more...] about Two security guards shot and wounded in New Brighton
31-year-old woman found dead with stab wounds
EASTERN CAPE - Ngqeleni police have opened a case of murder and Assault GBH after a 31 year old woman was found dead whilst her 33 year old husband was found with injuries on his upper body at Hluleka Nature Reserve chalets today at about 03h00. It is not yet clear what happened but according to their neighbor loud voices were heard and when he went to check, he found their son unharmed. There is no sign of forced entry and all their valuables are still there. The husband was rushed to … [Read more...] about 31-year-old woman found dead with stab wounds
Car guards to keep Nahoon Beach Road safe
EASTERN CAPE - BCMM ward 18 councillor, Mr Jason Mc Dowell along with SAPS and business people launched a pilot project to work together with the car guards in that area for safety reasons. In a meeting held in one of the Nahoon Beach Road business places, Mc Dowell said that the residents and business people have been complaining about the car guards in the area. "In meetings with the residents, there have been a lot of complaints about how the car guards treat people, how the car guards get … [Read more...] about Car guards to keep Nahoon Beach Road safe
