Police hot on heels of R15000 sandal theft gang

Thanks to an informant, two women aged between 48 and 28-years-old were arrested for the sandal theft when it was revealed that 12 bags were seen being unlawfully removed from the premises of 90 Balfour Road. The detective in charge interviewed a witness, who gave a full account of the theft as well as a security guard who was also involved. A third accomplice is still at large. According to the woman, the security guard who is employed by the company was the one who packed the sandals in sacks and pushed the bags through the gate for them.

The case was opened earlier in August,  after the manager realised some products went missing. The two suspects live near the premises. “The suspects have bee detained at  Wentworth police station for further investigation and the detective is working around the clock to trace the security officer involved,” said Wentworth SAPS communications officer, Cpt Mbuso Gumede.