Seasoned criminal causes power surge
About 40 households in Brenthurst were reportedly affected by a power surge on Friday afternoon, last week, when a man tried to steal cables from a mini substation in the area.
The 32-year-old thief, who Brakpan police suspect may have warrants of arrest for various criminal offences issued against him, was arrested at the scene of the attempted theft by members of the Brakpan Hijacking Task Team, at about 1pm.
“He broke the locks and door to gain access and was found inside the substation,” said Capt Joep Joubert, spokesperson for the Brakpan Police Station commander.
“Drugs and a bag of tools, including bolt cutters and sockets, were also found in his possession.”
It is believed that the power surge, which allegedly fried electrical outlets, appliances and electronics in many homes, was caused when the man tampered with the substation’s wiring.
The man faces charges of housebreaking, possession of drugs and possession of housebreaking implements.
His suspected warrants of arrest include possession of drugs, housebreaking and theft, and possession of stolen property.
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