Tracking operation leads to recovery of stolen vehicle
A vehicle stolen in Merebank has been found stripped in Lamontville, and one suspect has been apprehended.
A VEHICLE that was stolen from Merebank was recovered in Lamontville following a tracking operation by security teams recently.
According to PT Alarms, the vehicle’s tracking signal was subsequently jammed, prompting teams to check several known hotspots in an effort to locate it.
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Spokesperson for PT Alarms, Dhevan Govindasamy, said when the signal was restored, the vehicle was traced to Lamontville where it was found on a property.
“One suspect was apprehended and handed over to the police for further investigation,” said Govindasamy in a statement.
According to PT Alarms, the car’s interior had been stripped when it was recovered.
The recovery operation involved PT tactical units, Tracker Connect and Magma Security and Netstar.
The suspect is expected to appear in court soon.
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