LAW ENFORCEMENT RECOVER STOLEN CLEARVU FENCE, AND FOUR SUSPECTS CAUGHT IN THE ACT
A Buffalo City Metro routine patrol led to the arrest of four suspects who were caught whilst fleeing from stealing fencing in Ziphunzana on Thursday night.

Metro Law Enforcement constables were on patrol proceeding to safety and security duties at 23h45pm and came across this crime in the act.

While traveling on the Ziphunzana Bypass (opposite Epilweni robots), they spotted a tow truck loading the black Clear Vu fencing on the left side of the road.

The tow truck driver sped off and the officers gave chase. The tow truck drove past the cemetery of Haven Hills, onto Amalinda Main Road after that sped off on the N2.

The suspects on the tow truck were throwing the fencing off the truck on the roadway whilst fleeing, making attempts not to be caught.

The officers then contacted more officers for assistance with interception, and with a fast reaction time, within minutes, the truck was intercepted at Fort Jackson on the ramp. Two suspects were found in the cab of the truck and the other two were on the back of the truck (load bed).

The team recovered 16 x Clear Vu black fencing with 03 x poles. The tow truck was seized.

A case of Theft of infrastructure was opened at Buffalo Flats Police and the tow truck was also booked.

BCM Spokesperson Samkelo Ngwenya commended the actions of the officers saying: "They were braved and were determined in their actions. The government is bleeding millions through actions of vandalism and theft and it is quite alarming that criminals are now able to strip off this type of fencing.

"We call upon the community to report any suspicious activities, even if vehicles are marked and appear legitimate.

 

 

2024-09-17