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One person arrested following Kwazakele armed robbery

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The role that firearms play in the committing of serious offences, remains the focus of the SAPS in the Motherwell Cluster area. A 24-year-old suspect was arrested last night after an armed robbery took place at 18:45 at Save More Spaza shop in Kovu Street, Kwazakele. Two armed suspects entered the shop and demanded money, cigarettes and cell phones. The suspects started to shoot at the shop owner who attempted to hide in the shop and in the process a 25-year-old male that was in the shop to … [Read more...] about One person arrested following Kwazakele armed robbery

Three arrested for possession of fire arms and hijacked vehicle

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Motherwell Cluster: Three persons were arrested during a special operation conducted by the Motherwell Cluster Operational Command Centre (OCC) in the Kwazakele and New Brighton area. In the first incident, OCC members spotted three suspicious persons walking in Salamtu Street, New Brighton on 21 July 2018 at 00:40. Upon searching them, one 28-year-old suspect was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm. The 9mm Norinco pistol was confiscated and the suspect charged with illegal … [Read more...] about Three arrested for possession of fire arms and hijacked vehicle

Thornhill Couple Robbed

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The police are on the heels of the suspects involved in a house robbery case reported at Thornhill SAPS. It is alleged that on Wednesday, 18 July 2018 at about 18:30, on the farm Doringkop, Thornhill area, a husband and wife were watching television when three unknown males (wearing balaclavas and armed with knives) entered through the unlocked kitchen door and held the couple up. The suspects demanded the keys to the safe and the suspects took 1x 3.57 Magnum and 1x .38 revolver. The … [Read more...] about Thornhill Couple Robbed

Commercial Road Cash Crusaders Robbed

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A suspect was arrested within minutes after committing a robbery and 5 others were also swiftly apprehended within an hour after the robbery. The Mount Road Cluster Trio Task Team is investigating a case of Business Robbery that took place on 2018/07/18 at about 13:00 at Cash Crusaders in Commercial Road, Sidwell. A total of six suspects, three of them armed with firearms walked into the shop pretending to be customers. According to information the suspects threatened the complainant and … [Read more...] about Commercial Road Cash Crusaders Robbed

Careful – Winterhoek Rental Fraud

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UITENHAGE: The South African Police Service in Uitenhage are warning the community to be cautious of an online advertisement that is currently being circulated on a well-known website, advertising a three bed room flat in Winterhoek Drive, Uitenhage for the amount of R4 200-00 per month. Several potential clients have fallen victim to this scam already in the last few days after they have deposited the R4 200-00 in a fraudulent account. Community members must think twice before making any … [Read more...] about Careful – Winterhoek Rental Fraud

Stolen truck and goods worth over R1m recovered in a flash

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Quick response by Sergeant De Brugge, Constable Fischer and Port Elizabeth K9 Sergeant Oosthuizen and Constable Naicker led to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of a stolen Isuzu truck with goods to the value of almost R1 million. The members interviewed the complainant and he informed them that he was going to leave with the truck in the morning. He was sleeping at the Depot in Burman Road Deal Party and when he woke up he realized that the truck was missing. The truck was loaded … [Read more...] about Stolen truck and goods worth over R1m recovered in a flash

No Farmers, No Food

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NELSON MANDELA BAY: A group called the 911 Bikers, under leadership of Pastor Maree visited Nelson Mandela Bay today. Their mission, to ride through South Africa to show support and appreciation towards the SAPS in terms of the fight against crime in rural communities. The slogans of the group includes "No Farmers No Food" and "Bikers Ride Against Farm Murders". They entered Port Elizabeth today after touring the Western Cape and entering the Eastern Cape last night. Their visit today to the … [Read more...] about No Farmers, No Food

Injured but Persistent Police Officer Gets His Man

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Port Elizabeth: The Provincial Commissioner for Eastern Cape, Lt Gen Liziwe Ntshinga has applauded the actions of members of Mount Road Cluster Crime Combatting Task Team for pursuing a suspect and ensuring his arrest. It is alleged that on Saturday, 31 March 2018 at about 16:10, members were engaged in stop and search operations in Louw Street in Gelvandale. As the members were busy searching a person suspected to be in possession of drugs, another police vehicle who was behind their … [Read more...] about Injured but Persistent Police Officer Gets His Man

Murder Suspect Arrested Within Hours

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Swift action by members of SAPS Uitenhage, to ensure that offenders are brought to book, led to the speedy arrest of a 20-year-old male suspect on a charge of murder, within a few hours after committing an offence. It is alleged that the 25-year-old male victim and the suspect had an argument last night, 24 March 2018 at about 22:30 in Thornhill Street, Uitenhage. It is alleged that the 20-year-old male approached the victim and stabbed him in the chest. He died on the scene and the suspect … [Read more...] about Murder Suspect Arrested Within Hours

Kamesh Detectives crack two murder cases in less than 24 hours

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Following the senseless murder of two victims last night, Saturday, 24 March 2018, a team of dedicated detectives from SAPS Kamesh worked around the clock combing for clues and following up on leads to ensure that offenders are brought to book. A 21-year-old male victim was allegedly stabbed in the back by a 26-year-old male at about 18:30 last night, Saturday, 24 March 2018 at 30724 Joe Slovo, Kamesh. The reason for the murder is unknown. The victim, Lionel Lesley succumbed to his injuries. … [Read more...] about Kamesh Detectives crack two murder cases in less than 24 hours

Four suspects arrested, toy gun confiscated for business robbery in Uitenhage

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In a concerted effort, by the police in Uitenhage, to effectively deal with serious and violent crimes such as business robberies, effective and efficient deployment of resources yielded positive results. Members from SAPS Uitenhage were busy patrolling Caledon Street, Uitenhage when they noticed a commotion outside a business premises at about 21:10, last night, Saturday, 24 March 2018. Police officials acted promptly and effectively after community members informed the police officials that … [Read more...] about Four suspects arrested, toy gun confiscated for business robbery in Uitenhage

Veeplaas Female Arrested with R100K of Stolen Goods

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A 38 year old female suspect was arrested yesterday with more than R100 000 worth of stolen property as well as R10 000 worth of dagga. This followed after Kwazakele Police and Crime Intelligence followed up information about the stolen goods. The goods were from a house breaking which happened on Sunday 11 March at the Polo Club in Kragga Kamma Road, Kabega Park. Information lead police to a house in Jijana Street, Veeplaas at 15:00, where two horse saddles, various horse blankets and other … [Read more...] about Veeplaas Female Arrested with R100K of Stolen Goods

5 for 5 in 48 Hours

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Port Elizabeth: The Cluster Commander of Mount Road, Maj Gen Thembisile Patekile applauded the excellent efforts of our men and women in blue as they continue in their endeavours in ’taking back the streets’ from criminals and gaining public confidence from the communities they serve. In the last 48 hours, five firearms and 5 suspects were arrested for illegal/prohibited possession of firearms and ammunition. Four firearms recovered and three suspects were arrested in Helenvale alone while … [Read more...] about 5 for 5 in 48 Hours