A family in Mhluzi Ext 5 is appealing for the public’s help to track down their stolen vehicle after an early-morning theft on Wednesday, October 14.
According to Thembi Sithole, the white Ford bakkie with a canopy was taken from the property overnight.
Sithole said the theft was discovered early in the morning when they noticed the gate open and the vehicle missing.
“I suspect the bakkie was stolen during the night because when I woke up and went outside around 05:45, I saw the gate was open, and the car was gone,” she said.
The stolen vehicle’s number plate is CLZ 190 MP.
Police investigate theft
The theft was immediately reported to the Mhluzi Police Station, and the police confirmed that a case has been opened and the matter has since been handed over to the Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit for further investigation.
The police are requesting that anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the vehicle contact the Mhluzi Police Station on 076 227 5467 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
