Cable thief nabbed in Westville
The suspect was handed over to Westville SAPS for further investigation.
A MAN suspected of stealing electricity cables at a house in Westville has been arrested.
According to Charnel Hattingh, head of communications and marketing for the Fidelity Services Group, the suspect was nabbed yesterday, Thursday, July 4.
Hattingh said one of their armed response officers was conducting a patrol within Westville when he spotted a couple standing outside their property. She said the armed response officer stopped to check on them.
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“The security officer was informed by the couple that a suspect had stolen their electricity cables and fled on foot. The officer obtained a description of the suspect and immediately set off in search of the individual.”
With assistance from another security company, Hattingh said the suspect was soon located on the Rockdale Bridge and was apprehended and taken back to the crime scene.
“Westville SAPS were notified and the suspect was handed over to the police for further investigation,” she said.
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