Suspect arrested in Brackenhurst for theft

A suspect was arrested and a vehicle recovered in Brackenhurst on July 6, after a positive hit was received via Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) technology.

The vehicle had an active case linked to Cleveland SAPS and was stopped and inspected. Its occupant was taken into custody on charges of fuel and diesel theft, and the vehicle was impounded at the SAPS vehicle pound.

Brackendowns SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Lindile Moloi confirmed the arrest.

“The suspects are in custody and will be handed over to the Cleveland SAPS,” said Moloi.

The arrest was made possible through LPR technology, which flagged the vehicle as wanted. The suspect remains in custody, and further investigations are underway.