A 36-year-old female suspect masquerading as a City of Johannesburg employee was arrested on October 17 for stealing about 60 computer hard drives from various work stations at the City offices in Braamfontein.
On October 14, the City’s Group Forensic and Investigation Service department (GFIS) was notified of a suspected theft and damage of computers from a number of departments, including Town Planning, Municipal Courts and Group Legal and Contracts.
The suspect gained access to the building by giving security personnel false information, including an SAP number. Her movements were spotted on the CCTV footage.
The suspect was again seen on October 17 moving around the building, carrying a bag with tools. A search for her began and she was caught allegedly trying to break into the Legislature Offices by breaking the main door which leads to the offices.
She was then arrested by the members of the JMPD.
When she was questioned, she confessed to the crime but gave the team a wrong residential address. A correct residential address was later obtained and the property was searched but nothing was found.
The City would like to encourage people to report any fraud and corruption activities through its 24-hour tip-off hotline (0800 002 587) or visit the GFIS offices situated at 48 Ameshoff Street in Braamfontein.
The suspect appeared in the Hillbrow Magistrate’s Court on October 19.
