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The Citizen
3 days ago
- The Citizen
Cross-border crime foiled: Stolen bakkie recovered near Botlokwa
POLOKWANE – Swift action by the Limpopo Tracking Team alongside multiple private security stakeholders, has led to the recovery of a stolen Ford Ranger Wildtrak worth R800 000 and the arrest of two suspects. The Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said intelligence about bakkie stolen in Brooklyn in Pretoria was received in the early hours of this mornings and that it was being driven towards the Beitbridge Port of Entry for smuggling into Zimbabwe. 'An urgent anti-smuggling operation was activated by the Limpopo Tracking Team with support from Tracker SA, Mighty Anti-Hijacking Security, Willie K9 Security, ELit Security, Limpopo Anti-Hijacking Security, and Tshimollo Security and Investigation. The vehicle was spotted on the N1 near Botlokwa, where members swiftly intercepted it. Two South African men, aged 31 and 44, were arrested for possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle,' Mashaba said. He added that quick coordination prevented the vehicle from being smuggled across the border. 'The vehicle has been impounded for further investigation and the suspects will appear before the Sekgosese Magistrate's Court on Monday (August 18).' The provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe praised the teamwork, saying it showed the value of strong partnerships between SAPS and the private security sector in tackling cross-border vehicle crime.
IOL News
10-06-2025
- IOL News
Why reporting crimes is crucial: Insights from a recent hijacking incident
A hijacked Toyota Hilux was recovered and returned to the owner. Image: Marshall Security Marshall Security urges residents and visitors to understand the importance of reporting crimes and opening formal cases with the police. This was after a hijacked Toyota Hilux was recovered and returned to the owner, who chose not to open a case with the police. Armed suspects hijacked the vehicle around 12pm on Boxwood Place in the Sea Cow Lake area on Monday. Marshall Security managing director Tyron Powell said the firm's Special Operations Team (SOT) was activated by Tracker SA at approximately 12.56pm to assist in locating the hijacked vehicle. Powell said the vehicle was recovered on the N2 South, near the Inanda Road off-ramp, following a coordinated response by Marshall Security's SOT, Greenwood Park SAPS, and Tracker SA ground team, and assisted by other private security. Video Player is loading. 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It remains unclear if any goods were stolen during the hijacking,' Powell said. 'The vehicle owner opted not to open a case with the SAPS, and the vehicle was returned.' Powell added: 'Filing a report does more than secure justice — it enables law enforcement to gather accurate crime data, prosecute offenders, and prevent future incidents. Without a case, crimes go unrecorded, and patterns of criminal activity remain hidden. 'Opening a case ensures that suspects are held accountable and that crime prevention efforts can be properly directed to high-risk areas.' A suspect was arrested after he was caught driving a stolen Toyota Cross in uMhlanga. Image: Marshall Security Meanwhile, a suspect was arrested for possessing a stolen Toyota Cross in uMhlanga on Friday. Powell said that at approximately 7.15pm, the SOT received intelligence about a suspicious silver Toyota Cross circulating in the Gateway precinct. The SOT, Durban North SAPS and Excellerate Security members were deployed to find the vehicle. Officers observed a silver Toyota Cross on Twilight Drive at 9.15pm. Subsequently, they performed a safe stop of the vehicle on Twilight Road. 'A check of the registration plates showed they were registered to an SAPS provincial vehicle, yet the driver could not provide any police credentials,' Powell said. 'Durban North SAPS officers conducted a VIN scan that confirmed the car is positively listed in a Sydenham theft-of-motor-vehicle case opened on May 4, 2025, identifying it as a stolen Toyota Cross.' A suspect was arrested after he was caught driving a stolen Toyota Cross in uMhlanga. Image: Marshall Security The suspect and vehicle were taken to the Durban North police station for further questioning and processing. 'Friday's swift, intelligence-led response highlights the effective collaboration between Marshall Security, Durban North SAPS, and Excellerate Security in removing stolen vehicles — and those responsible — from our roads to keep the community safer,' added Powell. Colonel Robert Netshiunda, spokesperson for the KwaZulu-Natal police, confirmed the arrest of a 23-year-old man found in possession of a suspected stolen vehicle. The vehicle was reportedly stolen on Theresa Road in Sydenham on May 4, 2025. 'He appeared in the Durban Magistrate's Court on June 9, 2025,' Netshiunda said.
The Citizen
17-05-2025
- The Citizen
Four arrested for Chris Hani Road cellphone theft
A GANG of suspects linked to several cases of cellphone theft and robbery across Durban, were arrested on Friday afternoon (May 16) following a high-speed chase that ended in Sydenham. The suspects had also allegedly stolen a cellphone from a spares shop on Chris Hani Road (North Coast Road) on the same day just after 14:00. 'The business owner reported that several suspects had arrived in a blue VW Polo and approached him in a seemingly friendly manner. During the interaction the suspects stole his cellphone from his pocket and fled the scene in the same vehicle,' explained Marshall Security spokesperson Tyron Powell Also read: Business robbery syndicate bust in joint operation KwaMashu SAPS, Tracker SA and the Marshall's Special Operations Team then searched for the suspects. 'The vehicle was spotted by KwaMashu SAPS travelling at high speed through the Avoca Hills area. Our members joined the pursuit along Queen Nandi Drive, where the suspects attempted to evade capture by driving recklessly at extreme speeds. The high-speed chase eventually ended when the suspects turned down a dead-end road in the Sydenham area,' he said. Police recovered several cellphones, including the one stolen earlier on Chris Hani Road. 'Further investigation revealed that the individuals are linked to numerous robbery cases involving stolen cellphones across Durban.' For more from Northglen News, follow us on Facebook , X or Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
