Police hunt motorbike thief
Police are searching for Mathias Mumbya, a man who disappeared with a woman's motorbike after promising to purchase it.
A man, who agreed to buy a motorbike from a Roodepoort woman, has vanished with it, prompting police to launch an investigation.
Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating the man, identified as Mathias Mumbya, who is wanted in connection with a case of alleged theft and fraud involving the motorbike. A case was opened at the Cresta Police Station by the woman from Roodepoort, who claims Mumbya failed to return her motorbike after she entrusted him with it under the promise of a sale.
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According to the victim’s statement, the incident unfolded on February 25. She met Mumbya at Cresta Mall, having previously communicated with him over the phone. He expressed interest in purchasing her black Lifan motorbike, registration number MC11MNGP. It was agreed he would use the bike, temporarily, while arranging the payment.
The agreement, as per the victim, stipulated that Mumbya would use the motorbike for Uber Eats deliveries, and pay her R500 weekly. However, the anticipated payments never materialised, and the motorbike was not returned.
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Despite repeated attempts to contact Mumbya, the victim has been unable to reach him, or ascertain his current whereabouts. Further investigation revealed that, when she went to his last known place of residence, she was informed that he had already moved. It has also come to light that the missing motorbike was, unfortunately, not insured at the time of the incident.
Investigating officers are now actively searching for Mumbya, and the distinctive black Lifan motorbike. Authorities are urging anyone who may know Mumbya’s current location, or who has seen the motorbike, to come forward with information.
Members of the public who possess any details that could assist in this investigation are asked to contact warrant officer OB Mazibuko at 073 036 0805, or, alternatively, Sergant Linda Sibiya at 079 880 4955. All information will be treated with confidentiality.
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