Update: Laptop thief caught
The brazen thief, caught on camera stealing the laptop of Laerskool C.R. Swart principal, Mr Pieter Fouché, from his office, were caught on the same day his picture appeared on the Middelburg Observer's front page last week Friday.
Thapelo Bassy Masilela (27), was arrested after a tip-off from the community, and intelligence driven information on his whereabouts.
Masilela, who resides in Mhluzi, has also been linked to another case of theft which occurred in February. A Tablet was stolen in this incident.
He appeared in court on Monday, where he was remanded in custody till his next appearance on March 1.
According to Captain Khanyisile Zwane, Masilela could only be linked to the theft of the laptop and tablet at this stage.
A Middelburg Observer reader, Ms Ronelle Nortje, posted online in response to the lead story, that the man seen on the video footage had stolen in her business twice.
She even describes his modus operandi, saying that he wears a red shirt when he steals, and dons a blue and white striped shirt, when he sells the stolen merchandise.
She claims he always used to wear a fabric hat, but is seen without it nowadays. “He has no fear,” she said.
Read previous story and see video here:
Video: Arrogant thief steals principal’s laptop
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