France Mathebela (19), was found guilty of attempted theft and malicious damage to property and was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in the Benoni Regional Court on May 8.
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Putfontein SAPS spokesperson Const Justice Ramaube said the man was apprehended by the police while he was hiding at a plot on Lilyvale Street, Putfontein on January 26.
“The man attempted to steal cellphone tower batteries and he was found in possession of a wheel spanner,” said Ramaube.
“The man failed to explain to the police why he was possession of the tools.”
He was then arrested and detained.
Putfontein SAPS station commander Lieut-Col Wellington Mathiane applauded Det Sgt Moswarisheng Makofane for a job well done.
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