Three arrested for vehicle theft-related crimes
Investigations were expected to continue to establish whether or not the trio could be linked to other theft out of motor vehicle cases in the Sinoville policing precinct.
Sinoville police arrested three people found in possession of vehicle theft-related crimes on Tuesday.
“Three suspects were arrested for possession of car breaking implements and for the contravention of the Electronics Communication Act,” police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Johan van Dyk said.
He said this was after Sinoville police, who were conducting vehicle patrols, noticed a suspicious Volkswagen Polo driving around the neighbourhood.
“The vehicle, with three occupants, was stopped and questioned. The people could not provide proper information or explanations of what they were doing in the area,” Van Dyk said.
Following a search of the vehicle, police officers found number plates and electronic items.
“Again the suspects could not give reasonable explanations for the items found in their possession,” he said.
When police attempted to call for assistance on their police radios, they found that they were not working.
The officers were also unable to use their cellphones as they had no signal.
“The members realised that the signals were being jammed and the suspects had electronic signal jammers. The suspects were arrested,” Van Dyk said.
Investigations were expected to continue to establish whether or not the trio could be linked to other theft out of motor vehicle cases in the Sinoville policing precinct.
On several occasions, Van Dyk said that theft of and out of motor vehicles was a problem in their precinct.
Meanwhile, station commander Colonel Maria Roberts commended the officers for their hard work and determination in ensuring that the criminals were brought to book.
“These dedicated members’ actions reflect Sinoville SAPS commitment to the public and that Sinoville SAPS is working continuously to ensure a safer community,” she said.
Roberts called on community members to use the MySAPSapp or contact the crime stop number on 08600 10111 to report crime anonymously.
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