Addo: Police members in Addo received valuable information, in the early hours of Sunday morning, about a suspicious silver bakkie that was driving around in Addo. SAPS members noticed the bakkie, at about 02:00, in Luthando Street and pulled the driver off the road. Members discovered a compressor and containers filled with about 200L diesel. The four suspects (ages between 22 - 28-years-old) were arrested for the possession of suspected stolen property. Detectives are following up on leads … [Read more...] about Now just where did you get that diesel?
Crime
Firearms confiscated in Bethelsdorp
Port Elizabeth: The continued recovery of firearms is a direct result of the intensified crime prevention operations, police visibility and the efforts of our men and women in blue who work daily to ensure that peace and stability prevails in the northern areas of Port Elizabeth. With 24 hours, members of SAPS Bethelsdorp confiscated two firearms and arrested one suspect. On 17 March 2017 while performing stop and search operations in the area, a 25-year-old person was found in possession of … [Read more...] about Firearms confiscated in Bethelsdorp
Suspect arrested for shooting of 14-year-old boy
Port Elizabeth: Yesterday at about 10:15 am, the Provincial Gang Investigation Unit arrested a 24-year-old suspect at his house in Helenvale for the alleged shooting of a 14-year-old boy. It is alleged that on 18 March 2017 at about 10:00, a 14-year- old teenager was walking towards Fitchard Steet with a friend when they heard the sound of a gunshot. As the boys started running, the victim felt a burning sensation in his back. He ran into a house in Old Standford Road. He sustained a gunshot … [Read more...] about Suspect arrested for shooting of 14-year-old boy
Jeffreys Bay Double Murder Suspects Arrested in New Brighton
Detectives from the South African Police Service in Jeffreys Bay worked relentlessly in order to apprehend the suspects involved in the double-murder case of 51-year-old, Mthobeli Matyumza and 32-year-old, Sivuyile Ntontole. The breakthrough came when detectives arrested two suspects in the early hours of yesterday morning, Thursday, 16 March 2017, at 04:00 in New Brighton. Further investigations led the team to an address in Jeffreys Bay in the early hours of this morning, Friday, 17 March … [Read more...] about Jeffreys Bay Double Murder Suspects Arrested in New Brighton
Over R750 000 of Stolen Goods Recovered in Hankey
Several boxes containing biscuits, coffee, chips, etc, worth more than R750 000-00, was recovered by the South African Police Service from a residential home in Splinter Street, Hankey in the early hours of Thursday morning, 16 March 2017. The boxes were allegedly on a Nissan truck and trailer that was destined for delivery in East London, on Wednesday, 15 March 2017. It is alleged that the driver of a Nissan truck and trailer was underway to East London with a delivery, when the … [Read more...] about Over R750 000 of Stolen Goods Recovered in Hankey
Motherwell Robbers Arrested
On 15 March 2017 at 03:00 a house robbery took place in Ntimba Street, NU11, Motherwell. Two suspects forced open a window and climbed into an outside room of the main house. They gun pointed the occupant, 33-year-old Mr Luvuyo Dywili and told him that they were members of the SAPS. They then demanded money and also took household items and a DVD player and fled the scene. At 11:00 the first suspect, a 35-year-old male was arrested. Further investigation led to the arrest of the second suspect, … [Read more...] about Motherwell Robbers Arrested
Zwide Businessman Abducted and Held to Ransom
On 15 March 2017 at about 20:30 an abduction took place at Koyana Street, Kwazakele. A 48-year-old male, who is a Tavern owner in Motherwell and living in Zwide, was having a braai at a house in Koyana Street, when four males forced him into a red minibus and sped off. By 21:00 a ransom amount was demanded from his wife by the suspects. She paid the money in at 09:00 on the following morning as instructed, but they then demanded more money. She then went to the Kwazakele Police Station at … [Read more...] about Zwide Businessman Abducted and Held to Ransom
Gang Member Hands Himself In
A 21 year old gang affiliate, suspected of murder, handed himself over to investigators at the Provincial Gang Investigation Unit yesterday afternoon, 15 March 2017. It is alleged that on Sunday, 12 March 2017 at about 15:00, Randy Van Reenen (35 years) was fatally gunned down outside a house in Libra Street Gelvandale. According to police information, Van Reenen was standing outside the house smoking with two other people. They noticed the two suspects who are known to them. Van Reenen then … [Read more...] about Gang Member Hands Himself In
Kwanobuhle Detectives Seek Assistance with Murder Case
Detectives at SAPS Kwanobuhle are investigating a case of murder after 27-year-old, Kwanele David was found by family members last night, Tuesday, 14 March 2017 at about 18:50, with a stab wound to his chest. It is alleged that David was last seen running into his room in Vuba Street, Kwanobuhle, after he was allegedly stabbed by an unknown person(s). David collapsed and passed on, minutes later. Anyone who might be able to assist with information that could lead to the arrest of the … [Read more...] about Kwanobuhle Detectives Seek Assistance with Murder Case
Port Elizabeth Rape Suspect Sought
The Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit in Port Elizabeth is seeking the community’s assistance in tracing an alleged rape suspect. It is alleged that on Saturday, 4 March 2017 at about 14:05, the complainant (34 years old) was walking from Bloemendal to Kleinskool to board a taxi to Missionvale. On her way, she met an unknown male whom she asked for a light for her cigarette. They struck up a casual conversation with each other and the person walked with her. On the … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Rape Suspect Sought
Despatch SAPS seek Three Suspects
The South African Police Service in Despatch are searching for three suspects in connection with a house robbery that occurred in the early hours (04:00) of Sunday morning, 12 March 2017 in Hobe Street, Despatch. It is alleged that the complainant and his two brothers were sleeping, when they heard a noise outside. As the complainant and his brothers approached a door it was allegedly kicked open by the suspects. The three suspects threatened the brothers with a foreign object (not clear if … [Read more...] about Despatch SAPS seek Three Suspects
181 Arrested in Uitenhage Cluster
Several crime prevention operations were conducted over the past weekend that resulted in the arrest of a total of 181 suspects for various crimes in the Uitenhage Cluster. These arrests included murder, armed robbery, assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, rape, theft, theft out of motor vehicle, housebreaking and theft and the possession of suspected stolen goods. Four (4) persons were arrested for driving under the influence of liquor over the past weekend. A total of 22 … [Read more...] about 181 Arrested in Uitenhage Cluster
Khat Drug Makes an Appearance in Uitenhage
On Sunday 12 March 2017 the SAPS reported arresting two suspects found in possession of 131 bundles of Khat in Market Street, Uitenhage. One would be hard pressed to recognise the Khat plant as a drug as it looks a lot like an exotic bundle of herbs. What is khat? Khat is a leafy green plant containing two main stimulant drugs - cathinone and cathine - which speed up your mind and body. Their main effects are similar to, but less powerful than, amphetamine (Speed). In Eastern Africa … [Read more...] about Khat Drug Makes an Appearance in Uitenhage
Have you seen this man?
The Mount Road SAPS is appealing to the community and institutions in the Nelson Mandela Metro for assistance in tracing an elderly person who was reported missing in 2014. On 18 December 2014, Mr David Japhta (78) years old went with his daughter to Builders Express in Newton Park to shop. He allegedly wandered off. Japhta suffers from Alzheimers. Mr Japhta was immediately reported missing however to date police or family have not been able to trace him. At the time of his disappearance he … [Read more...] about Have you seen this man?
Drive to Curb Stock Theft
The SAPS’ unremitting efforts to curb Stock Theft in the Eastern Cape are yielding positive results. Stock Theft operations held in the Mthatha, Ngcobo, Qumbu, Tsolo, Mqanduli, Flagstaff and Bizana areas from 1 December 2016 to date has led to the arrest of 377 suspects and the confiscation of 252 cattle, 218 sheep, 212 goats and 129 horses which were either found in the possession of the suspects or abandoned in grazing fields. The stock is kept at Qumbu Municipality Pound, Tsolo … [Read more...] about Drive to Curb Stock Theft
