The Primrose police recently arrested a 21-year-old Marathon informal settlement man for possession of suspected stolen property.
The arrest was made while officers were in the area following up on a complaint of assault.
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“While at the scene of the complaint, police noticed a big truck battery.
“Suspicious they asked the suspect where he had obtained the battery from but he was unable to offer a clear explanation or provide proof of purchase for the battery,” said Sgt Styles Maome, communications officer for the Primrose police.
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The man was arrested and charged with possession of suspected stolen property.
He has since appeared in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court where his case was postponed for plea and trial.
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