Three suspects are expected to appear in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court today for allegedly operating a vehicle theft syndicate in the city and surrounding areas, reports the Polokwane Review.

Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the arrests were carried out by members of the Polokwane Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit, working with Polokwane Crime Prevention, after investigations into a series of vehicle theft cases reported in Polokwane.

“The syndicate allegedly targeted older models of Toyota Hilux and Nissan 1400 vehicles, with more than seven cases reported,” Ledwaba said.

The suspects were arrested separately during a co-ordinated operation.

A 43-year-old man was arrested at Ga-Mothapo in the Mankweng policing area. A 48-year-old shop owner was arrested at Ga-Molepo, also in the Mankweng area, after being found in possession of a stolen bakkie that had allegedly been sold to him. The third suspect, aged 52, was arrested at Ga-Maja Kopermyn village in the Lebowakgomo policing area.

Three stolen vehicles were recovered during the operation.

Police believe the 52-year-old suspect, who has reportedly been on parole since December 2025, is the mastermind behind the syndicate.

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