The immediate following up on information led to the arrest of a 16-year-old teenager allegedly involved in a house robbery in Algoa Park. It is alleged that on 7 October 2017 at about 05:00, the 60-year-old complainant was awakened when she heard a noise in her living room. When she went to investigate, two males were busy removing her plasma TV. She was threatened and they walked off with the TV. The complainant recognised one of the suspects who reside in the same road (Ysyterhout Road). He … [Read more...] about Algoa Park Teenager Arrested for House Robbery
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Bethelsdorp House robbery suspects arrested ‘On the Job’
In addressing trio crimes as outlined by the National Trio Crime Action Plan, two suspects were arrested by members of the Visible Gang Intervention team last night, 4 October 2017, while they were still busy robbing a family in Imbuia Street Bethelsdorp. It is alleged that on Wednesday at about 23:00, the owner of the house was held at gunpoint as he exited the toilet. He was forced to open the door and as he did so, the two suspects ran into the house. The complainant managed to escape and … [Read more...] about Bethelsdorp House robbery suspects arrested ‘On the Job’
NMU rape suspect to appear in court on Friday
The suspect arrested in connection with the rape of one student and the stabbing of another at Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth is due to appear in court this Friday. The 29-year-old suspect was arrested on Tuesday afternoon at Govan Mbeki Avenue in Central Port Elizabeth in possession of a computer and cell phone. It is alleged that the suspect on Monday entered the NMU 2nd Avenue campus and threatened two students. “On Monday, at about 19:30, a 25-year-old Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about NMU rape suspect to appear in court on Friday
NMU Beefs up Security after Campus Rape and Attack
Nelson Mandela University will be beefing up security across all its campuses to try to ensure the safety of staff and students following a vicious attack of two students at its Second Avenue Campus on Monday night. The University was extremely shocked and deeply saddened by the horrific incident and expressed solidarity with students around safety concerns and challenges related to the scourge of gender-based violence. Both students are receiving counselling and other necessary support, … [Read more...] about NMU Beefs up Security after Campus Rape and Attack
SAPS Investigating NMU Rape and Stabbing – #CountryDuty
A 25-year-old Nelson Mandela University student was allegedly raped and her friend stabbed at the 2nd Avenue campus last night, 2 October 2017. According to police information, at about 19:30 two students were busy in the computer lab when an unknown male entered. The students were threatened with a pair of scissors. They were robbed of their cell phones and wallets. One of the student’s was allegedly raped in the lab. Thereafter the suspect made the two students carry the computer box and … [Read more...] about SAPS Investigating NMU Rape and Stabbing – #CountryDuty
The East Cape town with most house robberies
Crime levels in South Africa have been gradually declining, both in terms of the proportion of households and individuals that were victimised, the 2016/ 17 Victims of Crime Survey revealed. With South Africans experiencing lower levels of crime, it was expected that communities would feel safer. Instead, the survey reveals that declining crime trends were accompanied by deteriorating feelings of safety among households, says the report issued by Statistics South Africa on Thursday. The … [Read more...] about The East Cape town with most house robberies
Uitenhage Armed Robbery
Police in Uitenhage have launched a manhunt for suspects who robbed a 54-year-old man in front of a financial institution today, 11 September 2017 at about 11:15. It is alleged that the 54-year-old was about to enter the financial institution in Caledon Street, Uitenhage, to deposit cash, when he was approached by an unknown male suspect who threatened him with a firearm. The suspect took a bag from the complainant and ran across the road towards a white VW Caddy that was stationary in the … [Read more...] about Uitenhage Armed Robbery
Mount Road Cluster Drug Arrests
The prevalence of drugs and alcohol in communities remains a concern and a key contributor to crime therefore with the Back to basics approach to policing, police in the Mount Road cluster have undertaken to continue in intensifying their operations with the aim of uprooting and apprehending those responsible for drug peddling within the community. During this weekend, 8 to 11 September 2017, 36 people were arrested for drug related cases. Several houses of alleged drug dealers were searched … [Read more...] about Mount Road Cluster Drug Arrests
46 Year Old Arrested with 26 bags of Dagga
The role of drugs in the committing of other crimes and the resulting SAPS priority in clamping down on drug traders, paid off early this morning after a 46 year old male was found in possession of 26 bags of dagga. This follows after a combined operation was conducted by the Motherwell Operational Command Centre, Crime Intelligence, Flying Squad and the K9 Unit. Intelligence gathered lead the operation to Govan Mbeki, Kwadwesi, where a white Mazda Drifter bakkie was found and searched. The … [Read more...] about 46 Year Old Arrested with 26 bags of Dagga
Police caught in cross fire arrest NTB gang member in Helenvale
On 5 September 2017 at about 20:45 members from the Provincial Gang Investigation Unit were on duty and busy with investigation duties in Pienaar Street Helenvale when shots were fired in close proximity of where they were working. The police officers immediately ran towards the direction of the gunfire. One person was seen running down Kobus Road. Several shots were fired and it is suspected that rival gangs were firing at each other and the police officers were caught in the cross fire. … [Read more...] about Police caught in cross fire arrest NTB gang member in Helenvale
Gelvandale Robbery and Rape Suspect Arrested
Port Elizabeth - In addressing trio crimes as outlined by the National Trio Crime Action Plan, a 24 year old suspect was arrested by the Gelvandale Trio Task Team for house robbery and rape. It is alleged that during the early hours of Monday morning, 28 August 2017 two suspects kicked opened a door at a house in Barcelona in Gelvandale. The four occupants were locked in a room while the suspects ransacked the house. Cash, a TV, cellphones and other household items were taken. A 25 year old … [Read more...] about Gelvandale Robbery and Rape Suspect Arrested
Veeplaas and Soweto-on-sea Vigilante Attacks
The SAPS cannot condone vigilante or revenge attacks. In two separate incidents believed to be vigilante attacks two persons were killed and one injured in the Veeplaas and Soweto-on-sea area early on Friday morning. In the first incident, the body of the 29 year old Masixole Gama was found at Ngxongxela Street just after 07:00, next to the Zwide graveyard. His friend, the 36 year old Bonani Lawu, alias Kaizer, escaped with serious injuries and was admitted at Dora Nginza Hospital. He alleged … [Read more...] about Veeplaas and Soweto-on-sea Vigilante Attacks
1. Courier Van Robbed, 2.Firearms Confiscated, 3. 82 Year-old Arrested
Police in Uitenhage have launched a manhunt for four male suspects who have allegedly robbed a company vehicle of all it's stock yesterday, 14 August 2017. It is alleged that the driver and his two passengers were pushed off the road at about 13:30 today as they were travelling in Queen Mary Crescent, Uitenhage. Two armed suspects climbed into the delivery vehicle and drove 200m towards a parking area. A bakkie pulled in next to the delivery vehicle and the suspects offloaded the cargo into … [Read more...] about 1. Courier Van Robbed, 2.Firearms Confiscated, 3. 82 Year-old Arrested
RIP Kojak
Eastern Cape veteran search-and-rescue dog Kojak was put down this morning after his star career was cut short due to a brain tumor earlier this year. In May, German Shepherd Kojak, who was forced to take retirement after an x-ray revealed that he had a 3cm brain tumour. During his career, Kojak completed 665 search-and-rescue operations across the Eastern Cape and even outside South Africa. He dangled 30m below a helicopter, traversed a gold mine, trekked across treacherous … [Read more...] about RIP Kojak
Same Night Arrest of Jeffreys Bay Murder Suspects
Relentless efforts by a team of dedicated detectives resulted in the arrest of three male suspects, between the ages of 20 and 25 years, on a charge of murder within hours after a murder was committed. It is alleged that a 62-year-old homeowner residing in Silver Tree Road, Jeffreys Bay heard a noise downstairs at about 02:20 on Saturday morning, 12 August 2017 and he went to have a look. It is further alleged that the owner was approached by suspect/s and a scuffle ensued. Shots were fired, … [Read more...] about Same Night Arrest of Jeffreys Bay Murder Suspects
