The arrests took place at the corner of Joe Slovo Drive and Percy Street.
“Officers were on routine patrol, monitoring the area, when they noticed four men walking around during a traffic jam along Joe Slovo Drive. When officers approached them, they tried to run in different directions but the officers managed to apprehend all the suspects,” said Constable Thabo Malatji of the Yeoville SAPS.
They were searched and found in possession of car-breaking equipment in the form of spark plugs which are used to smash vehicle windows.
“The area along Joe Slovo Drive is known for smash-and-grab incidents, especially during traffic jams at peak hours,” said Constable Malatji.
The men were detained at the Yeoville SAPS and are expected to appear in the Hillbrow Magistrate’s Court soon.
