SAPS recover stolen goods worth R45K
SAPS has appealed to the community not to buy stolen goods.
TWO suspects were arrested for theft of a TV screen and assorted clothing valued at approximately R45 000. SAPS caught the suspects with the stolen property and house-breaking implements in their possession. These included a crowbar, bolt cutter and pliers. The implements and stolen property were seized in the Durban CBD on Sunday, August 7.
According to Captain Muzi Maphumulo, spokesperson for Durban Central SAPS, police arrived on Monty Naicker Road on Sunday, following reports of a break-in the previous night, Saturday, August 6.
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“During the course of investigations, two suspects aged 35 and 42 were arrested. The suspects were found with stolen garments with the store security tags and price tags,” said Maphumulo.
Following the arrest, Durban Central SAPS has warned community members not to buy stolen goods.
“It was established that some stolen clothing was sold at a flea market, and the TV screen was sold to a taxi driver who is being sought after,” said Maphumulo.
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“A person can be prosecuted for buying stolen goods. Communities are urged to report all suspicions or commissions of crime to the police via our police emergency numbers 0860 010111/10111,” he added.
The suspects were arrested and detained at Durban Central for possession of stolen property and will be linked to the burglary business case.
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