Metro police swiftly recover two stolen vehicles
A Toyota Hilux bakkie from Moreleta Park was one of the stolen vehicles recovered in Nellmapius.
Tshwane metro police (TMPD) K9 members recovered two stolen vehicles within an hour of each other on April 1 in Mamelodi.
Metro police spokesperson, Senior Superintendent Isaac Mahamba, said a Nissan Micra was reported stolen in Hatfield.
He said somehow the suspects stole the car keys from the owner’s pocket and fled in a car.
In another incident on the same day, a Toyota Hilux bakkie was stolen from Moreleta Park and recovered in Nellmapius.
“The circumstances under which the car was stolen are still under investigation,” said Mahamba.
He said the K9 unit was activated for both incidents.
“Thanks to their intervention, both vehicles were recovered in a record time of less than an hour,” he said.
The Chief of Police, Commissioner Yolande Faro, applauded the unit for its quick response in recovering both vehicles.
“No suspects were arrested in either incident,” she said.
If anyone has information about these two incidents, contact the TMPD at 012 359 7095/7096 or your nearest regional office or police station.
Mahamba also said the TMPD By-law Unit from Region 6 and other law enforcement agencies conducted a by-law and road safety operation in Mamelodi, issuing 61 Aarto 01 infringement notices amounting to R53 300 to motorists found to be in breach of road traffic laws.
“A total of 23 Section 56 infringement notices were issued to business owners for business compliance, amounting to R15 300, and illegal advertising boards were removed,” he said.
He concluded by congratulating the TMPD team on its exceptional efforts and commitment.
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