Police launch investigation into stolen trucks found in CBD

An investigation is still ongoing after the Pretoria Central police recovered trucks allegedly stolen in Johannesburg on November 14.

The CBD police this week remain on the lookout for an unknown number of suspects who allegedly stole the two trucks.

Central SAPS in partnership with the Gauteng traffic’s Special law enforcement unit swiftly recovered the two stolen UN World trucks after they were hijacked around Johannesburg on Thursday morning.

“Around 09:00, a be-on-the-lookout was sent out on various platforms such as radio control, Gauteng reaction and internal groups, the members immediately acted on the call and found the two trucks abandoned on the corner of 7th and Struben streets. The two white Volvo trucks were booked in the VIS unit, and the owner will receive them once the preliminary investigation has been completed with all the various investigative units including the forensic team,” said police spokesperson, Constable Thabang Nkhumise.

A case of stolen motor vehicles has been opened at Olievenhoutbosch SAPS and further leads will be communicated in due course.

The station commander of Pretoria Central SAPS, Brigadier Gibin Mashaba, applauded his reaction team for their swift response to the stolen trucks and urged drivers to exercise caution.

“We encourage all the truck drivers, delivery vehicles and other modes of business transportation to be more vigilant and further ensure that their security systems are up to date so we can respond quicker to emergencies,” Mashaba said.

To report any criminal activity contact the police on 08600 10111 or 112, via the MySAPS app, the Central police on 012 353 4000 or 079 880 0880.

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