Newcastle 911 CPF has proved once again why they are a force to be reckoned with, after members assisted with the return of a stolen vehicle last night (May 29).
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According to head of 911, Mornè Potgieter, an armed robbery took place at a guest house in Pioneer Park at around 9.56pm.
“We immediately informed the SAPS. Newcastle 911, SAPS and Ithemba Security responded to the call, but the suspects had already fled the scene, with cellphones, other valuables and the victim’s vehicle.”
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According to Potgieter, one of the suspects dropped his wallet at the scene, thereby providing authorities with his ID number.
“We started an investigation, which led us to believe the suspects had already left Newcastle in the stolen vehicle, and were heading towards Standerton.”
With this information in hand, Potgieter informed the Standerton SAPS, as well as a Standerton-based security company of the incident.
They spotted the vehicle, but the suspects managed to once again evade arrest.
“This is when we contacted the Secunda and Leandra Flying Squad, who spotted the vehicle and gave chase.”
This subsequently led to the arrest of one of the suspects.
They also recovered a firearm, which was linked to a house burglary the previous day, as well as the stolen vehicle.
Potgieter thanked everyone involved in the successful recovery of the vehicle and subsequent arrest.
The suspect is currently in police custody, and will appear in court soon.
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