Cullinan man caught with stolen cables, electric appliances
The preliminary investigation revealed that the goods were stolen from a local electricity depo that morning during a robbery.
A suspected business robber was arrested after he was caught in possession of electric cables and other appliances thought to have been stolen this week in Cullinan.
The arrest was effected by the Cullinan police together with the Tshwane metro police on Thursday morning.
The rural safety co-ordinator called for backup in the early hours of the morning after he spotted a suspicious delivery truck in the area, said Cullinan police spokesperson Constable Connie Moganedi.
“The crime prevention unit members along with the metro police responded swiftly and discovered the load of electrical cables and other electric appliances in the back of the bakkie. One person in the truck was arrested on the scene.
“The preliminary investigation revealed that the goods were stolen from a local electricity depot that morning, during a robbery.”
Acting Cullinan station commander Captain AC Gertzen commended the members involved for their collaborative crime fighting efforts.
The suspect was expected to appear in court soon.
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