Suspects arrested in stolen vehicle in Durban

FOLLOWING a lengthy pursuit by Durban police, two men were arrested in a stolen vehicle on 6 January.

According to Capt Muzi Maphumulo from Durban Central SAPS, it is alleged that on Wednesday at around 8pm, the Durban Central members reacted to information about a stolen vehicle, a Toyota Quantum, that was being chased from Chatsworth, and which was headed towards Durban.

“The Durban Central members spotted a vehicle fitting the description travelling along Sandile Thusi (Argyle) Road, and joining Umgeni Road. The members chased it and managed to stop it along Umgeni Road,” he said.

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Maphumulo said two suspects were found inside the vehicle which had been stolen an hour before from a Chatsworth taxi rank.

“The arrested suspects, aged between 18 and 20, are expected to appear in Durban Magistrate’s Court for a case of possession of stolen property tomorrow (8 January). The suspects will also be linked to a case of theft of motor vehicle,” he said.  

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