Isando copper cable thief jailed for six years

Xolani Dube was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment in Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on July 10.

Six years of the sentence had been suspended.

Dube was arrested for stealing a copper cable on Anvil Road in Isando on March 5.

“A security officer, who was busy with patrols, spotted the accused and found him in possession of a copper cable worth R10 000,” said Const Dipuo Ditshego, deputy spokesperson for Kempton Park SAPS.

“The accused was also found in possession of a pick handle, hacksaw and spade, suspected to have been used to steal the copper cable.”

Police was called to the scene and arrested the suspect.