Carolina Magistrate’s Court sentences three men to 36 months imprisonment for theft out of vehicle

The court heard that the suspects stole a tool box and a jigsaw valued at R8 500 from the back of a van which was parked at Voortrekker Street in Carolina on 11 February.

March 22, 2021

Nikki Maharaj Less than a minute

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Three men were sentenced to 36 months imprisonment after they were found guilty of theft out of a motor vehicle.

Carolina Magistrate’s Court sentenced Sibusiso Mhlanga (28), Sibusiso Ndhlandhla (28) and Sfiso Willy Mkhabela (32) on 8 March.

According to Sgt Thabang Mokwana, spokesman for Carolina Police, the suspects were also declared unfit to possess firearms in terms of section 103 of the Firearm Control Act 60/2000.

The court heard that the suspects stole a tool box and a jigsaw valued at R8 500 from the back of a van which was parked at Voortrekker Street in Carolina on 11 February.

Police advised the community to not leave their valuables in their vehicles.

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March 22, 2021

Nikki Maharaj Less than a minute

Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.