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Police arrested six suspects for the theft of scrap metal from a local business.
Spokesperson for the Midrand Police Station Sergeant Matome Tlamela said that a local business owner in Midrand noticed items were missing. The complainant checked the company cameras and found that a group of employees, including the company security guard and driver, allegedly used the company vehicle to load R25 000 worth of scrap metal.
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It was discovered that the stolen metal was transported and sold to another scrap yard in Midrand. The theft had been a regular occurrence from 6 January to 30 January.
Tlamela added that a case of theft was opened against the employees and the evidence was handed over to the police. The six suspects were arrested and charged with theft.
Details: Midrand Police Station 011 347 1626.
