Steve Vukile Tshwete Police together with members of K9 Unit and Flying Squad arrested five males this morning at about 03:00 for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition at Border Post outside King Williams Town. The arrests come after police received valuable information from the community about a house that allegedly had firearms and were used for robberies that occurred in the area at the beginning of January 2016. Police followed up the information they received and went to … [Read more...] about Suspects nabbed for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition
Crime
Schauderville man arrested for Algoa Park robbery
A 23-year-old Shauderville man will appear in the New Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 18 February 2016 on a charge of robbery. It is alleged that at about 02:00 this morning, 6 men entered a shop at a service station in Commercial Road Sidwell. Two men approached the counter while the others dawdled around the shop. The two men went behind the counter and threatened the complainant. They helped themselves to cash, cigarettes, chocolates and soft drinks. SAPS Gelvandale members … [Read more...] about Schauderville man arrested for Algoa Park robbery
Tough weekend for criminals in Uitenhage
Fighting crime is a shared responsibility. The police, the community and the business sector need to work hand-in-hand to combat crime effectively in the Uitenhage precinct. The South African Police Service appeal to the community to work with the SAPS in reducing crime by providing valuable information that will lead to the arrest of suspects and the recovery of stolen property. Police officials in the Uitenhage Cluster arrested more than 165 suspects during crime prevention operations that … [Read more...] about Tough weekend for criminals in Uitenhage
Have you seen Banana?
Police in Humansdorp are looking for a 33-year-old Jonathan Laken who was reported missing on Wednesday 27 January 2016. Laken is mostly known by the nickname of "Banana", and was last seen getting in a red Volkswagen Polo. Jonathan Laken of 690 Goeda Street, Arcadia in Humansdorp was reported missing by his girlfriend after he did not return home from visiting friends in St Francis Bay. It is alleged that Laken accompanied his friends to Sea Vista in St Francis Bay on Friday, 22 January 2016 … [Read more...] about Have you seen Banana?
PE Gang Related Shootings – Update
It is alleged that on Tuesday, 9 February 2016 at about 09:30, occupants travelling in a Nissan open bakkie were shot at on the M4 Port Elizabeth bound. The two occupants aged 19 and 25 years old seated at the back of the bakkie were injured. The female was shot in her left leg and the male in his left arm and left foot. The complainant’s vehicle was travelling in the middle lane when the suspects approached on the fast lane and opened fire. The injured were taken to hospital for treatment. … [Read more...] about PE Gang Related Shootings – Update
Brighton Drive House robbery
A house in Brighton Drive in Summerstrand was targeted earlier today, between 11:45 and 14:00 for a house robbery. As far as we know, three unknown suspects jumped the perimeter wall of the premises, tied up, assaulted and attempted to strangle the domestic worker. The suspects then made of with various household goods, as well as a safe that they forcibly removed from the wall. The domestic worker is being treated for her injuries. Further details are being withheld whilst … [Read more...] about Brighton Drive House robbery
Kleinskool shooting
Our roving man on the ground reports: Two separate shooting incidents happened just a few minutes ago (around 10:15 am on 9 February 2016) in the Kleinskool area where numerous shots were fired at a VW Polo, injuring the driver in the arm. Just a few minutes later, shots were reported on the M4 behind the North End prison, where numerous shots hit a light motor vehicle, injuring it's occupants. It is believed that both incidents are connected and gang related. Further information very … [Read more...] about Kleinskool shooting
Abalone poachers crash into wall
Five suspects aged between 25-35 years old will appear in the Port Elizabeth magistrates’ court on Tuesday, 9 February 2016 on a charge of illegal possession of abalone. It is alleged that on Saturday, 6 February 2016 at about 20h00 police in Kabega Park were following up on information of alleged illegal abalone activities when they spotted a suspicious white Isuzu bakkie on the N2. Kabega police with the assistance of the Port Elizabeth Flying squad followed the vehicle. After realising … [Read more...] about Abalone poachers crash into wall
Uitenhage arrests continue apace
Police officials in the Uitenhage Cluster have once again proved their commitment in curbing crime in their Cluster by arresting more than 218 suspects during crime prevention operations over the past weekend. Crime prevention operations were conducted from late Friday afternoon, 5 February 2016 until 06:00, this morning, Monday, 8 February 2016. Arrests made ranged from assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, house breaking and theft, theft out of motor vehicle, robbery, etc. 64 … [Read more...] about Uitenhage arrests continue apace
One more suspect arrested for PE shooting
A second suspect believed to be involved in the random killing of four people in the northern areas of Port Elizabeth on Sunday evening has been arrested by a multi-disciplinary task team led by the Hawks. According to Hawks spokesperson Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi, it is believed that the attack, in which a fifth person was also seriously wounded, was related to gang violence. "The 26-year-old suspect was arrested at his home in Helenvale, Port Elizabeth, on Thursday morning," Mulaudzi … [Read more...] about One more suspect arrested for PE shooting
Decomposed body found in Bethelsdorp
On Monday 1 February 2016 at about 11:00, the badly decomposed body of a woman was found in dense bushes near Damaskus farm in Booysens Park, Bethelsdorp. According to police information, the owner of a dog found the hound feeding on the remains of a human hand. The owner summoned police and the rest of the torso was found. The identity of the woman is unknown. She was clad in black jeans. Anyone who can assist police in identifying the woman, locating her next of kin or may suspect of any … [Read more...] about Decomposed body found in Bethelsdorp
Six killed in PE’s weekend gang violence
Port Elizabeth - Six people were killed during apparent gang violence in Port Elizabeth during the weekend, Eastern Cape police said on Monday. On Saturday morning, a 26-year-old man was shot and killed and a 20-year-old shot and wounded in the buttocks, Warrant Officer Alwin Labans said. At 20:30 that day, occupants of a white bakkie opened fire on a group of people, killing two women, aged 24 and 20, and two men, aged 30 and 31. A 17-year-old woman was wounded and taken to … [Read more...] about Six killed in PE’s weekend gang violence
Despatch man arrested on 18 counts of rape
The Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit in Uitenhage have arrested a 37-year-old Despatch man at 19:00, last night, Thursday, 28 January 2016, on 18 counts of rape, sexual assault, defeating the ends of justice and theft. It is alleged that the 24-year-old victim was offered a lift by the suspect on Sunday, 24 January 2016 at about 20:20. As they were travelling towards the taxi stand where the victim was supposed to get off, the suspect took out a knife and drove straight … [Read more...] about Despatch man arrested on 18 counts of rape
Celebrating National Police Day with arrests
All three SAPS clusters, Motherwell, Mount Road and Uitenhage, yesterday on 26 January 2016, embarked on simultaneous Crime Prevention Operations in support of National Police Day. The operations commenced at 09:00 and continued till 15:00 at various areas in these Clusters. The operations were multi-disciplinary with the Traffic Department, Department of Home Affairs and SARS taking part in the operations which ranged from patrols to roadblocks and suspect raiding. Fifteen (15) persons … [Read more...] about Celebrating National Police Day with arrests
Uitenhage SAPS arrest 180
Uitenhage Cluster police members conducted crime prevention operations over the past weekend and they have arrested a total of 180 suspects during these operations. Operations were conducted from Friday, 22 January 2016 until 06:00, this morning, Monday, 25 January 2016. A total of 73 traffic fines were issued and arrests made varied from assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, housebreaking and theft and eight (8) arrests were made for driving under the influence of liquor. A … [Read more...] about Uitenhage SAPS arrest 180
