Mams man busted for stolen items
He was found in possession of seven wallets; 16 cellphones; four circuit breakers; two solar panels; a solar converter; a bank card; a box containing 41 plates; and a box containing 23 cups.
A 29-year-old Mamelodi man was arrested after he was found in possession of several stolen wallets, solar panels, cups and other goods.
He was found in possession of seven wallets; 16 cellphones; four circuit breakers; two solar panels; a solar converter; a bank card; a box containing 41 plates; a box containing 23 cups; and housebreaking equipment, according to police spokesperson Constable Lethabo Mashiloane.
The suspect was arrested following a tip-off from a community member that a house in extension 6, Mongana Street was being used to store stolen goods.
Upon searching the house, the stolen goods were discovered and the man was arrested.
Police will check whether the goods could be linked to robberies reported in Mamelodi East.
Mashiloane said the station’s management welcomed the arrest.
More charges might be added at a later stage.
The suspect will appear in the Mamelodi magistrate’s court soon.
Police encouraged the public to continue working together with the police in fighting crime in the community by contacting them at 08600 10 111.
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