Man caught taking pictures of schoolchildren in Geduld
Human says he was eventually able to grab the cellphone and noticed the man was in the process of deleting roughly 200 pictures off his device.
A man was caught taking pictures of schoolchildren outside a high school in Geduld last Friday afternoon.
A tip-off to Jaco Human, owner of a local security company, led to the discovery.
“One of the parents called me and said there was a man who appeared to be taking pictures outside the school.
“I went there and stood under a tree and just observed what he was doing
“I confronted him and tried to grab his cellphone. He ran to his car, which his mother was driving, while screaming, ‘let’s go’ at her,” says Human.
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Human says he was eventually able to grab the cellphone and noticed the man was in the process of deleting roughly 200 pictures off his device.
After scrolling through the phone, Human says there were more than 600 pictures of women and school children, especially girls’ legs in their school uniform.
When Human asked the man what he was doing and why the man allegedly told him its because he’s sick.
The police were called to the scene and they confiscated his cellphone and laptop.
Capt Johannes Ramphora, Springs police spokesperson, says: “There was no probable cause for arrest at the time.
“We have to investigate for what purpose the pictures were going to be used.
“Our forensic teams will go through every inch of his devices and if we find that there is a criminal element to it, then we will arrest the suspect.
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“So far, nobody has come forward to suggest reasons why the suspect was taking the pictures,” says Ramphora.
The spokesperson went on to say it was important that the proper procedures or channels are followed so the case is not jeopardised if it lands up in court.
“As the State, we must be careful, as he can turn around and sue us for wrongful arrest.
“However, I urge all community members to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police,” says Ramphora.
The suspect’s mother was driving a white Chevrolet Aveo hatchback.
