On November 19 at around 02:35, the Ratanda Crime Prevention Unit spotted a white Mazda 323 with five suspect-looking occupants. they pulled the vehicle over and while searching, found tools (typically used in house break-ins) and the engine was tampered with.
The five African males were arrested for possession of house break-in equipment. Later that day at around 09:40, police received information that led to the arrest of one African male. They found a silver Volkswagen Jetta (with a Lesotho registration number) parked next to the road. The front numberplate was removed and police traced a stolen vehicle case number from Deneysville SAPS.
The suspect was arrested and charged with possession of stolen property. Lieutenant Colonel Mokgora Selota (station commander: Ratanda SAPS) applauded the efforts made by members of his station and that of the community in the fight against crime.
Anyone with more information on crime and corruption in Ratanda can phone Constable Moss Maluleke (sector one commander: Ratanda SAPS) on 016 343 6000.
