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Suspect found sleeping inside stolen car

The man, who seemed confused, could not explain how he ended up in the car.

Police recently arrested a 34-year-old suspect after they found him sleeping in a car that had been reported stolen.

The Kagiso Police received a tip-off about a stolen vehicle in Katlehong. They were told that the vehicle had been spotted in Jacobs Street.

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They went to the address and found a man asleep in the vehicle. They woke him and asked him what he was doing in the car. The man, who seemed confused, could not explain how he ended up in the car and could not provide any proof that the vehicle was his.

He was arrested and detained at the Kagiso Police Station. He appeared in court facing charges of possession of a stolen car.

He has been remanded in custody while police continue their investigation.

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Janine Viljoen

Janine Viljoen is a seasoned journalist with more than 17 years’ experience. She has worked as a newspaper editor, mentored numerous journalism students, and is currently the sub-editor for the award-winning Caxton Joburg West publications. Her passion lies in developing young journalists and telling compelling human-interest stories.
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