EVATON.- A number of reportedly stolen items were recovered by the Sedibeng Tracing Task Team, together with the Sedibeng K9 Unit, in Evaton Road, Evaton Central on Tuesday afternoon.

Police spokesperson, Sergeant Thembeka Maxambela, said that the recovery follows information received from a vehicle tracking company regarding a hijacked Ford panel van which led the police to immediately follow up on the information and proceeded to the identified address.

Maxambela said that upon arrival, no person was found at the premises.

“During further inspection, members recovered several items hidden inside a garage. The recovered property is believed to be linked to different cases, including a residential burglary, a house robbery and a carjacking,” she added.

The Sedibeng District Commissioner, Major General Nkhensani Mukwevho, commended the members for their swift response and teamwork, which led to the recovery of the stolen property.

Police investigations are continuing.