Sandton police urge residents to assist them on a manhunt
SANDTON – Sandton police on a manhunt for Hyde Park resident Richard Matsimbe who allegedly fled with cars worth millions at a car dealership, using fake documents.
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The Sandton Police Station has launched a massive manhunt for Richard Matsimbe who is wanted for theft and fraud after allegedly fleeing with cars worth a total of R12m at a car dealership.
According to the Sandton Police Station, Matsimbe had made a deal with a Sandton-based car dealership. He was able to reach a mutual agreement with the owner to purchase a number of vehicles: Lamborghini Aventador, Porsche Cayenne GTS, BMW 7 Series and a Mercedes Benz.
After months of signing papers and leaving with the vehicles, the car dealership realised that the 35-year-old man was using fake documents. He was reported on counts of theft and fraud by the dealership company.
The suspect, who is known to be a Hyde Park resident, has been on the run since his last deal with the car dealership in early January. A warrant of arrest has been issued for Matsimbe.
The Station Commander of the Sandton Police Station, Brigadier Egen Moodley, urges the community to assist the station in finding the suspect.
If you have any information about the individual’s current whereabouts, please contact the investigation officer, Constable Martin Monyamane, on 076 866 1939; CrimeStop on 08600 1011 or the Sandton Police Station on 011 722 4200.
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