PINETOWN police have appealed for assistance to trace 34 motorbikes that were stolen from a bike shop in Westmead during the looting in July.
The station’s communications officer, Captain Bongumusa Manqele said approximately 34 motorbikes, worth about R800 000, were stolen from Bike Shack.
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“A bakkie was burnt and the property was also destroyed. Police are investigating a case of house breaking, theft, malicious damage to property and public violence,” said Manqele.
He urged anyone with information to contact Pinetown SAPS on 031 325 5081/2/3, Constable Lindokuhle Ntuli on 073 075 2363 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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