Bakkie thief nabbed

On October 2, members of the Germiston Flying Squad Unit arrested a man for being in possession of an alleged stolen Nissan NP200 bakkie.

October 5, 2019

Zaid Khumalo 1 minute read

The suspect was arrested by members of the Germiston Flying Squad Unit and car-tracking security guards while driving to a waiting client, who was going to buy the bakkie.

The suspect was arrested after a car chase through the township by Sgt Thamsanqa Mtlaphing and Const Bongani Magubane, along with two car-tracking security officers. They cornered the fleeing stolen gold bakkie in Ludlelo Street.

The Nissan NP200, which was fitted with a tracking system, was reportedly stolen in Boksburg in the early hours of the morning. It was further alleged that the man arrested was on his way to sell the bakkie to a waiting client.

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Meanwhile, on the same day, Sgts Johnny Moloto and Luthando Mkhonkothi recovered a white Toyota truck in Nogwaja Street in Thokoza. The truck was reportedly stolen by a number of unknown suspects in Elsburg and was later found deserted in Thokoza.

The arrested man later appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court and the stolen vehicle was towed to the SAPS vehicle pound in Benoni.

An elated Germiston Flying Squad Unit commander Lt Col Madimetja Kgole complimented members of his unit.

“Well done to our members for putting the safety and security of our community at heart,” Kgole said, urging the public to stand up and become essential partners in the fight against crime.

The unit’s media spokesperson, Const Ntombikayise Ngcobo, added, “The public should continue to report crime and criminals to the police by visiting their nearest police station or calling the crime stop number 08600 1011.”