Police arrested a 20-year-old man in Waterpan for being in possession of a stolen vehicle with a North West registration.
Sergeant Linkie Lefakane, the Bekkersdal Police spokesperson, said the incident took place on the afternoon of Wednesday, 11 July.
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“Constables Sibusiso Myeni and Nhlanhla Ngobeni were conducting their routine investigation duties when they received information about a stolen bakkie parked inside a garage at a particular house in Waterpan. They proceeded to the scene and a preliminary investigation revealed that the bakkie had been stolen somewhere in the North West province.
“The suspect, aged 20, was arrested and will be charged with being in possession of a stolen vehicle. He is expected to appear in court soon.”
Colonel Tinus Swart, the Bekkersdal Police station commander commended the members for a job well done and thanked the community for the tip-off.
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