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On Sunday, 24 September 2023 at approximately 14:00 , the Lime Acres Vispol Commander, Warrant officer Ben Eiman and the Detective Commander, Warrant officer Thembelani Booi and Sgt Mzimkhule Dube continued with crime prevention duties and followed up on information related to a housebreaking case that was reported in Lime Acres.
Whilst busy at the Community Service Centre, a second complainant reported another housebreaking case.
The three members followed up on leads which led them to Danielskuil. W/O Eiman arrested one male linked to the first case and also found a wallet containing banks and ID cards of the father of the first complainant in the possession of the suspect.
Upon further searches, the police officials found a black bag containing clothing and shoes allegedly stolen items.
The suspect took the policemen to a second premises where they attempted to sell an Xbox 5 series and also found suspected stolen goods there amounting to R9000-00.
On Monday, 25 September 2023, the same three members continued their investigation and arrested the third suspect in Danielskuil. Two of the suspects were positively linked to the first housebreaking case. And both complainants positively identified their property.
The three male suspects aged 23,31 and 33 respectively will soon appear in court on charges of housebreaking and theft.
The public is urged not to buy stolen goods offered to them , as it is an offence to buy it but instead to report it to the police.
Enquiries
Brig Mashay Gamieldien
Media Centre
082 555 1800
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