R250K cable heist foiled in Eldorado Park

The police arrested six illegal foreigners on December 2 for the possession of suspected stolen property and damage to essential infrastructure at the Ext 1 power station in Eldorado Park.

According to Sergeant Fezeka Khobo, Eldorado Park SAPS communication officer, the suspects had in their possession a cable worth approximately R250 000 and instruments used to commit the crime.

“The cable was identified as the property of Johannesburg City Power,” Khobo explained.

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Intelligence-driven information the police received about suspects planning to steal cables from the power station made the arrest possible.

A team comprising Eldorado Park SAPS detectives, Eldorado Park Crime Prevention, and crime prevention wardens monitored the situation.

“Officers spotted a Toyota Corolla matching the description near the power station with the suspects inside.

“The officers stopped, searched, and arrested the suspects. The suspects are detained at Eldorado Park SAPS for investigation.”

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Brigadier Mkhacani Maluleke, Eldorado Park SAPS station commander, praised his team for their excellent work.

“We have been experiencing continuous power outages in the Eldorado Park area, especially Ext 1, and now we know why. These criminals have been stealing cables, despite the presence of a security guard.”

Anyone with information about illegal activities in Eldorado Park may contact SAPS on 011 946 0300 or 082 444 3001. People may remain anonymous by calling the SAPS Crime Stop Hotline on 08600 10111.