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The Citizen
5 days ago
- The Citizen
Quick response foils theft at Alberton North filling station
A theft was foiled in Alberton North on July 21, when two men arrived at a filling station in a silver Opel Corsa. The driver of the vehicle stole several items, but the reaction officers of CPS Security responded quickly to a panic signal and apprehended the suspect. The control room alerted Alberton SAPS, and the owner of the filling station opened a case. The suspects were handed over to the authorities, and the stolen items were recovered and returned to their rightful owner. Alberton SAPS station commander Colonel Olven Letloenyane outlined the importance of security. 'Security companies are helpful when responding promptly to cases like this. The suspects will remain in custody as they are charged with theft,' said Letloenyane.
The Citizen
25-04-2025
- The Citizen
4 suspects arrested following murder of JMPD officer in Leondale
4 suspects arrested following murder of JMPD officer in Leondale A coordinated police operation led to the arrest of four suspects believed to be connected to the fatal shooting of a JMPD officer in Leondale on April 16. According to a statement from Colonel Letloenyane, station commander of Alberton SAPS, intelligence received regarding the suspects' whereabouts was swiftly acted upon. Law enforcement officials descended on a property in Leondale where two suspects were apprehended. Police recovered an R5 rifle, an AK-9, two pistols, and the vehicle allegedly used in the officer's killing. Further investigation at the same address led to the recovery of a stolen car previously reported at Bramley SAPS and a hijacked VW Polo from Westonaria. A total of three vehicles were seized – one used in the commission of the crime, one hijacked, and one reported stolen. Police confiscated two rifles, five pistols, 52 live rifle rounds, and 32 live pistol rounds during the operation. Letloenyane praised the swift and collaborative efforts of all units involved, commending them for the swift arrest of the suspects involved in what he described as a senseless killing of an off-duty officer. The multi-agency operation included contributions from: • JMPD K9 Unit • Gauteng PES Flexi • Anti-Kidnapping Task Team • DPCI Germiston • Crime Intelligence Gauteng • Sedibeng TRT • Sedibeng Crime Intelligence • EMPD CLU • GTP SLEU • Vision Tactical • Reaper Tactical • Ghost Tactical Services • DA Champ Security At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
