The police in Witpoort near Lephalale have launched an intensive manhunt for unknown suspects following an incident of damage to essential infrastructure and theft at a local Farm.
According to police reports, between 8 May 2025, at 15:30 and 9 May 2025 at 16:30, unknown perpetrators gained unauthorized access to the property by cutting through the perimeter fence. The suspects proceeded to target an electrical transformer, dismantling it and removing valuable components. The damage and theft were discovered by an employee during a routine security patrol of the farm.
The estimated value of the damage and stolen items is thousand of rands.
“Attacks on our electrical infrastructure have serious consequences for our communities and economy. We are treating this case with the utmost priority,” stated the Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe.
The police are appealing to members of the public who may have information regarding this incident to come forward. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Investigating Officer Sergeant William Nkwinika at 082468 8931 or call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111. All information will be treated with strict confidentiality.
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