Cops bust two for stealing TVs from local lodge
“Upon inspection, the employee discovered that burglars had gained entry through the thatch roof.”
Hammanskraal police yesterday arrested two men who allegedly stole five plasma TVs from a private lodge earlier this week.
The men were arrested on Thursday in an operation led by Hammanskraal detectives, according to police spokesperson Warrant Officer Margaret Molana.
On Tuesday, an employee at the lodge was inspecting vacant rooms and noticed grass on the floor.
“Upon inspection, the employee discovered that burglars had gained entry through the thatch roof.”
Molane said five plasma televisions were taken from five rooms.
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She said two men were facing charges of business burglary and possession of stolen property.
Station commander Lieutenant-Colonel Mokwana thanked the officers for their hard work by managing to arrest the suspects and recover the stolen properties.
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