While on patrol in Marlands last Sunday, officers from the Primrose Police Station received a call from a resident who claimed he’d caught two men stealing copper cables.
Police rushed to the scene, where the resident handed over the suspects, aged 30 and 51 years, to the police.
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“When officers searched the men they found side-cutters in each of the men’s possession and copper,” said Sgt Styles Maome, communications officer for the Primrose police.
“The men were unable to give a clear explanation as to where the copper had come from.
“They were arrested on a charge of possession of suspected stolen property.”
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The pair has since appeared in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court, where their case was postponed for plea and trial.
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