Four people were arrested for house robberies and being in the possession of stolen property in Olivenhoutbosch at the weekend.
Police spokesperson Constable Simon Chokoe said the people, aged between 21 and 33-years-old, were arrested on Saturday.
He said one of the people arrested was a woman.
“Police received information from a resident about suspects he believed to be involved in house robberies around the Rooihuiskraal area,” he said.
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Chokoe said a joint-operation between police officers and the Tshwane district trio task team led to the arrests as they followed up on information.
Following this, two men were arrested in Olievenhoutbosch for house robberies committed in Wierdabrug and Olievenhoutbosch.
“Further investigations led to the arrest of another two suspects, a male and female, for the possession of suspected stolen items,” he said.
Chokoe said it was suspected that the suspected stolen goods were taken during the house robberies in Wierdabrug and Olivenhoutbosch.
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Tshwane district commander Major-General Tommy Mthombeni applauded the officers for their quick response.
“Together we can create safer communities,” he said.
All four suspects will appear in Pretoria Magistrate’s Court soon.
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