Crime

32 year-old man arrested for stealing a transformer

The suspect was found in possession of suspected stolen Eskom's transformer worth R20 000.

MBOMBELA –  Members of the Hawks Serious Organised Crime unit in Mbombela arrested a 32 year-old man in connection with the theft.

According to Hawks spokesperson in Mbombela Capt Dineo Sekgotodi the suspect was found in possession of a suspected stolen Eskom’s transformer worth R20 000.

The transformer was supposedly stolen from Eskom’s premises in Shimungu,Lillydale.

The suspect was arrested on November 3 and briefly appeared before the Mhala Magistrate Court on today. More details will follow.

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