Suspected cable thief in cuffs
The pair was allegedly caught in the act, and after emerging from the ditch in which they were working, one of them evaded capture.
A man allegedly caught digging up cables in Vulcania was arrested on Sunday morning.
Private security personnel received a tip-off about two men digging up cables at the corner of Neutron and Lemmer roads.
The pair was allegedly caught in the act, and after emerging from the ditch in which they were working, one of them evaded capture.
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The other, a resident of the Mkhankwa Village informal settlement, was apprehended.
Tools, including a spade and hacksaw, as well as copper cables, were seized from the scene.
A case has been opened at the Brakpan Police Station.
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