uThukela workers apprehend thief
A man was caught outside the scrap yard with some of the stolen items still in his possession
A suspect was apprehended by uThukela workers after items to the value of about R80,000 were stolen from the Ladysmith waste water treatment plant during the December period.
On a routine visit to the water treatment plant, uThukela workers noticed that the fence around the plant had been cut and that entry had been gained into the workshop. On further inspection, they found that a number of items such as pumps, motors and valves had been stolen. These items have a specific purpose and can only be used in the process of cleaning water.
As soon as the workers had taken an inventory of what was missing, they made their way to scrap yards in the area. This proved successful, as they located some of the stolen items at one particular scrap yard.
On leaving the premises, a man was caught outside the scrap yard with some of the stolen items still in his possession.
Police were immediately contacted, who responded quickly and arrested the suspect. A charge of theft and breaking and entering has been laid by uThukela.
