Patrolling EMPD Public Order Policing (POPS) Unit members noticed three people running in different directions in a veld on Monday, just before 2pm in the Germiston area.
Upon investigation, the officers discovered a nine-metre electricity copper cable which had been disconnected.
“The three men who were digging a trench alongside the N3 highway, south direction, near the Geldenhuys interchange, without proper warning signs and reflectors, saw the patrolling officers closing in and decided to show them a clean pair of heels,” said Kobeli Mokheseng, spokesperson for the EMPD.
“The POPS Unit members stopped and upon investigation, it was revealed that the trio were up to no good.
“The SAPS and the metro’s Energy Department were summoned to the crime scene.”
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The nine-metre electrical cable had to be booked in at the nearest police station in order for SAPS forensic fingerprint experts to work on it.
“According to assessors, the estimated cost to replace the disconnected cable is R55 000 with materials and labour.
“Transport was quoted at R18 000, so it could cost the metro R73 000 in total,” said Mokheseng.
The matter is being investigated by the SAPS.
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