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Cameras catch copper cable thieves in the act

Four copper thieves were apprehended on Wednesday, 3 January after a control room operator from CB Security saw the suspects on CCTV-footage.

Four copper thieves were apprehended on Wednesday, 3 January after a control room operator from CB Security saw the suspects on CCTV-footage.

According to CB Security operational manager, Eldrick Jordaan, the incident occurred at Bult Dierekliniek in Chief Albert Luthuli Avenue. CB Security’s armed reaction team managed to apprehend the suspects within 10 minutes.

The incident occurred at around 18:31 that evening.

Two of the suspects who were arrested on Wednesday, 3 January for copper theft. Photo: CB Security North West/Facebook.
Two of the other suspects who were apprehended.

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I am the editor of the Potchefstroom Herald since January 2026. I have a keen interest for sport and local community news. I have more than a decade of experience covering various beats. Journalism is a lifestyle.

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