One arrested in connection with stolen Harley Davidson
“Wierdabrug police arrested the suspect and a case of house break-in and possession of suspected stolen goods were opened against the suspect.”
Police confirmed a suspect was arrested in Eldoraigne early on Wednesday morning in connection with a stolen motorcycle.
The man appeared in court later the same day.
Sergeant Divine Nkuna said a man was arrested in connection with a stolen Harley Davidson motorcycle.
According to Monitor Net spokesperson JP Le Roux, they responded to a call at around 04:45 on Wednesday after a suspicious-looking man with a motorcycle was noticed in Erasmus Street.
“When the man noticed one of our security vehicles approaching, he dropped the motorcycle and fled on foot, jumping fences, and disappeared into the residential area.
“Additional back-up was called and the area was searched. Security members managed to locate the suspect and he was detained. Security companies Blackhawk, Tracker SA, Noordvaal, WB27 and Axon, assisted.”
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Upon further investigation, it was found that the house where the motorcycle was stolen, had also been burgled.
“Wierdabrug police arrested the suspect and a case of house break-in and possession of suspected stolen goods were opened against the suspect.”
Le Roux said they suspected that more culprits were involved; however, no further information has come to light yet.
Among the stolen items reported were the Harley Davidson Sportster and a Samsung Galaxy S5, Le Roux said.
“Well done to the police and all involved; that was great teamwork.”
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