LIMPOPO – In Makhado a 28-year-old suspect, wanted in connection with more than 12 burglary cases in and around Makhado and Tshilwavhusiku Policing areas, was as arrested in the earlier hours of this morning at his residential place in Tshikota village outside Makhado, reported Police Spokesperson, Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe.
During the arrest monitors, clothing, tools boxes and electric appliances believed to have been stolen during the burglary residential incidents were recovered. The police urge residents of Eltivillas and old Town areas who recently became victims of burglary incidents, to come to Makhado Police Station to identity their property. They must ask for Lt Col Tshililo Ndou, added Ngoepe.
The suspect will appear before the Louis Trichardt Magistrates Court soon and there is possibility that the suspect may be connected to further crime committed in and around the area.
Meanwhile in the Ritavi Policing area a burglary business syndicate, who has been terrorising residents in the Ritavi and Letsitele Policing areas, was cracked.
“During this operation five suspects (aged between 25 and 40) were arrested and a fifth suspect was shot and wounded while trying to evade arrest. The wounded suspect is an ex-police officer and he is still recuperating in hospital under police guard. He has been linked to three other business robberies, said Ngoepe.
During the arrest computer equipment, school shoes, tools, cellphones and a VW Polo were confiscated. These stolen items are believed to be from a robbery which occurred at Tiakeno Secondary School at Joppie village on 11 February 2018, where IT equipment and an undisclosed amount of money from a safe was stolen,” explained Ngoepe.
All suspects will appear before the Nkowankowa Magistrates Court soon on charge of possession of suspected stolen property.
The Saps Provincial Commissioner Lt Genl Nneke Ledwaba has commended the Tzaneen and Makhado Clusters on the job well done and further welcomed this milestone achievements in the fight against these crime categories which are still problematic in Limpopo.
Police investigation in both incident still continue, concluded Ngoepe.
