WATCH: Four suspects nabbed moments after break-in
The Middelburg K9 Unit celebrated an outstanding breakthrough after four suspects were arrested in the early hours this morning during a patrol in Gholfig, moments after a break-in.
The K9 Unit was busy with patrols on the Gholfsig koppie, when they sighted a suspicious looking blue Opel containing five occupants driving around the suburb.
The officers approached the vehicle in AG Visser Street which in turn fled from the officers.
Police managed to track the vehicle to Mhluzi, where they arrested four of the suspects. The fifth suspect managed to flee on foot.
While the four suspects were booked into the Police Station, a call came in alerting authorities that there was a break-in in AG Visser Street shortly after their arrest.
The suspects were positively connected with the break-in, after video footage was obtained showing how they tried to steal a water pump valued at R1.5 million off the back of a trailer.
The four suspects are facing charges of possession of stolen property, contravention of the immigration act and possession of housebreaking implements.
They are due to appear in court today.
@middelburgobserver Suspects arrested moments after Gholfsig break-in
